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A resolution supporting the observation of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 5, 2020, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports.

2/8/2022, 11:21 PM

Congressional Summary of SRES 492

This resolution supports (1) observing National Girls and Women in Sports Day on February 5, 2020, to recognize (1) the female athletes who represent schools, universities, and the United States in their athletic pursuits; and (2) the vital role that the people of the United States have in empowering girls and women in sports.

The resolution supports (1) marking the observation of such day with legislative efforts to ensure equal pay for female athletes and to protect young athletes from sexual abuse; and (2) efforts to promote equality in sports, including equal pay and equal access to athletic opportunities for girls and women, and to support the U.S. commitment to expanding athletic participation for all girls and future generations of women athletes.

Current Status of Bill SRES 492

Bill SRES 492 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2020. Bill SRES 492 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on February 5, 2020.  Bill SRES 492's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S944) as of February 5, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 492

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 492

Primary Policy Focus

Sports and Recreation

Potential Impact Areas

- Athletes
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Crimes against children
- Crimes against women
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Higher education
- Labor standards
- Professional sports
- School athletics
- Sex offenses
- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
- Wages and earnings
- Women's employment
- Women's rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 492

A resolution supporting the observation of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 5, 2020, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports.
A resolution supporting the observation of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 5, 2020, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports.

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