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116TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 296 

Congratulating the United States Women’s National Soccer Team for winning 

the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

JULY 31, 2019 

Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Ms. COLLINS, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. REED, Mr. 

DURBIN, Mr. JONES, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. COONS, 

Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BENNET, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. CASEY, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. 

LEAHY, Mr. BROWN, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. 

CARDIN, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. 

DUCKWORTH, Ms. WARREN, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. 

SANDERS, Mr. WARNER, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. 

PETERS, Mr. KAINE, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, 

Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. SCHUMER, and Ms. MURKOWSKI) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, 

Science, and Transportation 

RESOLUTION 

Congratulating the United States Women’s National Soccer 

Team for winning the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 

Whereas, on July 7, 2019, in Lyon, France, the United 

States Women’s National Soccer Team (referred to in 

this preamble as the ‘‘USWNT’’) won the 2019 FIFA 

Women’s World Cup (referred to in this preamble as the 

‘‘Women’s World Cup’’); 

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resenting Spain, France, and England in the knockout 

stages to reach the final; 

Whereas the USWNT secured a decisive 2–0 victory over the 

Netherlands in the final, winning the Women’s World 

Cup championship twice in a row and becoming the first 

team to win the Women’s World Cup 4 times; 

Whereas the USWNT scored the first goal in every match it 

played during the Women’s World Cup; 

Whereas, in the final match against the Netherlands, Megan 

Rapinoe scored in the 61st minute and Rose Lavelle 

scored in the 69th minute of the match; 

Whereas Crystal Dunn, Alyssa Naeher, and other members of 

the defensive line played key roles in preventing the 

Netherlands from scoring against the United States; 

Whereas all 23 players on the roster should be congratulated, 

including captains Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, and Megan 

Rapinoe, as well as Morgan Brian, Abby Dahlkemper, 

Tierna Davidson, Crystal Dunn, Julie Ertz, Adrianna 

Franch, Ashlyn Harris, Tobin Heath, Lindsey Horan, Ali 

Krieger, Rose Lavelle, Allie Long, Jessica McDonald, 

Samantha Mewis, Alyssa Naeher, Kelley O’Hara, Christen Press, Mallory Pugh, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Emily 

Sonnett; 

Whereas head coach Jill Ellis, the first coach to win consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup titles, displayed extraordinary leadership in adjusting the team’s starting lineup 

as the tournament progressed in order to promote teamwork and capitalize on the talents of each player; 

Whereas Megan Rapinoe was presented with the Golden Boot 

award, which is awarded to the individual who scores the 


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most goals in the tournament, and the Golden Ball 

award, which is awarded to the tournament’s best player; 

Whereas Alex Morgan was presented with the Silver Boot 

award, which is awarded to the individual who scores the 

second-most goals in the tournament, and Rose Lavelle 

was presented with the Bronze Ball award, which is 

awarded to the third-best player in the tournament; 

Whereas the USWNT was bolstered by historic attacking 

prowess, setting all-time records for goals scored in a single game and throughout the entire Women’s World Cup, 

as well as a strong defensive record, conceding only 3 

goals over 7 games; 

Whereas every participant in the Women’s World Cup from 

nations all over the world showed the extraordinary quality and spirit of women’s soccer, and will serve as an inspiration to not only women and girls, but to all people 

as they chase their dreams; 

Whereas for decades the USWNT has been leading the fight 

to grow and promote women’s soccer; 

Whereas the USWNT is leading the fight for equal pay for 

female athletes; and 

Whereas dedicated fans and citizens across the United States 

showed their unmitigated support for the USWNT as 

they competed in France: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) congratulates the USWNT for winning the 

3 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup through spectac4 ular skill, teamwork, and determination; 


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1 (2) recognizes the achievements of all of the 

2 players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the 

3 success of the USWNT; 

4 (3) stands in solidarity with the women of the 

5 USWNT as they fight for equal pay; and 

6 (4) celebrates the contributions of the millions 

7 of fans across the United States, and the world, who 

8 cheered the USWNT to victory, and made the play9 ers the best supported team in the world. 

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