Recognizing and thanking the Nation's women's colleges and universities and recognizing March 5 as "National Women's Colleges and Universities Day".

4/3/2024, 8:45 PM

This resolution recognizes and thanks the women’s college movement and sector for their invaluable contribution to higher education and the workforce in the United States.

Bill 118 HRES 1091, also known as the "Recognizing and thanking the Nation's women's colleges and universities and recognizing March 5 as National Women's Colleges and Universities Day," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge and show appreciation for the contributions of women's colleges and universities in the United States.

The resolution recognizes the important role that women's colleges and universities have played in providing educational opportunities for women and promoting gender equality. It highlights the achievements of these institutions in empowering women to pursue higher education and succeed in various fields.

Furthermore, the resolution designates March 5 as "National Women's Colleges and Universities Day" to honor and celebrate the legacy of these institutions. This day serves as a reminder of the progress made in advancing women's education and the ongoing efforts to promote gender equality in academia. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1091 aims to raise awareness about the significance of women's colleges and universities in shaping the educational landscape and empowering women to achieve their full potential. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting these institutions in their mission to promote diversity, inclusion, and equality in higher education.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1091

Introduced on
2024-03-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/19/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes and thanks the women’s college movement and sector for their invaluable contribution to higher education and the workforce in the United States.

Bill 118 HRES 1091, also known as the "Recognizing and thanking the Nation's women's colleges and universities and recognizing March 5 as National Women's Colleges and Universities Day," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge and show appreciation for the contributions of women's colleges and universities in the United States.

The resolution recognizes the important role that women's colleges and universities have played in providing educational opportunities for women and promoting gender equality. It highlights the achievements of these institutions in empowering women to pursue higher education and succeed in various fields.

Furthermore, the resolution designates March 5 as "National Women's Colleges and Universities Day" to honor and celebrate the legacy of these institutions. This day serves as a reminder of the progress made in advancing women's education and the ongoing efforts to promote gender equality in academia. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1091 aims to raise awareness about the significance of women's colleges and universities in shaping the educational landscape and empowering women to achieve their full potential. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting these institutions in their mission to promote diversity, inclusion, and equality in higher education.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing and thanking the Nation's women's colleges and universities and recognizing March 5 as "National Women's Colleges and Universities Day".

Policy Areas
Education

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/27/2024

This resolution recognizes and thanks the women’s college movement and sector for their invaluable contribution to higher education and the workforce in the United States.


Latest Action3/19/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.