Expressing the sense of Congress that title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 applies to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), and the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) should work to prevent discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities.

Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 39 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that expresses the opinion of Congress regarding the application of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities that receive federal funding.

The resolution states that Congress believes Title IX should apply to the NCAA, which governs college athletics in the United States. It calls on the NCAA to take steps to prevent discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities. This includes ensuring that female athletes have equal opportunities and resources as their male counterparts, and that they are not subjected to unfair treatment or barriers based on their gender.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of gender equality in college athletics and urges the NCAA to prioritize efforts to promote fairness and inclusivity for all student athletes. It highlights the role of Title IX in advancing gender equity in education and athletics, and calls on the NCAA to uphold these principles in its policies and practices. Overall, Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 39 aims to raise awareness about the importance of preventing discrimination on the basis of sex in college athletics and to encourage the NCAA to take proactive measures to ensure gender equality in its programs and activities.