A resolution affirming, commemorating, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the enactment of title IX, applauding the increase in educational opportunities available to all individuals, regardless of sex or gender, and recognizing the tremendous amount of work left to be done to further increase those opportunities.

12/29/2022, 5:48 PM

This resolution (1) recognizes the increase in educational opportunities, including in sports, for women and girls since the passage of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and (2) encourages the Department of Education and the Department of Justice to ensure that students have a safe learning environment by working to ensure schools prevent and respond to discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex.

Bill 117 sres 691 is a resolution that acknowledges and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the enactment of title IX, a landmark legislation that prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs and activities. The resolution applauds the increase in educational opportunities that title IX has provided to individuals of all genders, emphasizing the importance of equal access to education.

The resolution also recognizes that there is still much work to be done to further increase opportunities for all individuals, regardless of sex or gender. It highlights the ongoing challenges and barriers that many individuals still face in accessing quality education, and calls for continued efforts to address these disparities.

Overall, Bill 117 sres 691 is a non-partisan resolution that aims to affirm and commemorate the progress made in advancing educational opportunities for all individuals, while also acknowledging the need for continued work to ensure that everyone has equal access to education.
Congress
117

Number
SRES - 691

Introduced on
2022-06-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/23/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution (1) recognizes the increase in educational opportunities, including in sports, for women and girls since the passage of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and (2) encourages the Department of Education and the Department of Justice to ensure that students have a safe learning environment by working to ensure schools prevent and respond to discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex.

Bill 117 sres 691 is a resolution that acknowledges and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the enactment of title IX, a landmark legislation that prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs and activities. The resolution applauds the increase in educational opportunities that title IX has provided to individuals of all genders, emphasizing the importance of equal access to education.

The resolution also recognizes that there is still much work to be done to further increase opportunities for all individuals, regardless of sex or gender. It highlights the ongoing challenges and barriers that many individuals still face in accessing quality education, and calls for continued efforts to address these disparities.

Overall, Bill 117 sres 691 is a non-partisan resolution that aims to affirm and commemorate the progress made in advancing educational opportunities for all individuals, while also acknowledging the need for continued work to ensure that everyone has equal access to education.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution affirming, commemorating, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the enactment of title IX, applauding the increase in educational opportunities available to all individuals, regardless of sex or gender, and recognizing the tremendous amount of work left to be done to further increase those opportunities.

Policy Areas
Education

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/12/2022

This resolution (1) recognizes the increase in educational opportunities, including in sports, for women and girls since the passage of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and (2) encourages the Department of Education and the Depa...


Latest Action6/23/2022
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3164-3165)