Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2025-01-13

Bill 119 S.Res. 21, also known as the "American Girls in Sports Day" resolution, aims to designate October 10, 2025, as a day to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of girls in sports. The resolution highlights the importance of promoting gender equality and empowering young girls to participate in sports and physical activities. The resolution emphasizes the numerous benefits of sports participation for girls, including improved physical health, increased self-confidence, and the development of important life skills such as teamwork and leadership. It also acknowledges the barriers and challenges that girls may face in accessing and participating in sports, such as lack of resources, societal stereotypes, and discrimination. By designating October 10, 2025, as "American Girls in Sports Day," the resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of supporting and encouraging girls in sports, as well as to inspire and empower young girls to pursue their athletic dreams. The resolution calls on schools, communities, and organizations to organize events and activities that promote girls' participation in sports and to recognize the achievements of female athletes. Overall, Bill 119 S.Res. 21 seeks to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of girls in sports, while also advocating for greater opportunities and support for female athletes. It underscores the importance of gender equality in sports and the positive impact that sports participation can have on the lives of young girls.

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Alternative Names

A resolution designating October 10, 2025, as "American Girls in Sports Day".

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Sports and Recreation

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]

Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]

Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]

Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]

Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]

Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]

Azariah Hirsch