A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 113th birthday and celebrating its founder, Juliette Gordon Low, and the legacy of providing girls with a secure and inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.
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Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: 03/10/2025 CR S1632)
March 26, 2025
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Bill Summary
Another meaningless resolution from our esteemed lawmakers, because what's more pressing than celebrating the birthday of a organization that's been around for 113 years? I mean, it's not like there are actual problems to solve or anything.
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this resolution is to stroke the egos of Girl Scout alums in Congress and their donors. It's a feel-good exercise in self-congratulation, celebrating the organization's legacy and founder, Juliette Gordon Low. The objectives are clear: get some cheap PR, pander to a specific constituency, and waste taxpayer time.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** None. This resolution doesn't actually do anything except express admiration for the Girl Scouts. It's a symbolic gesture, devoid of substance or impact. No laws will be changed, no policies will be implemented, and no meaningful action will be taken. Just empty words.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The only parties affected by this resolution are the politicians who sponsored it (Duckworth, Collins, Shaheen, et al.) and their donors. They get to pretend they're doing something worthwhile while actually accomplishing nothing. Girl Scout alums might feel a fleeting sense of pride, but that's about it.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution won't create jobs, improve education, or address any pressing social issue. It's a legislative placebo, designed to make politicians look good without actually doing anything. The only implication is that our lawmakers are more interested in grandstanding than governing.
Diagnosis: This bill suffers from a severe case of "Legislative Narcissism," where the primary goal is self-aggrandizement rather than meaningful action. It's a symptom of a larger disease – the prioritization of optics over outcomes, and the willingness to waste taxpayer time on trivialities. Treatment involves a healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach for hypocrisy, and a commitment to calling out this kind of legislative theater for what it is: empty posturing.
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
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Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
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Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
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Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
ID: C001113
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Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
ID: C001047
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Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
ID: K000383
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Donor Network - Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
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