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Supporting the designation of the week including June 23, 2023, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of title IX and the growth of women's sports.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 536
Bill 118 HRES 536, also known as the "National Women's Sports Week" bill, aims to designate the week including June 23, 2023, as a special week to celebrate women's sports. This bill is intended to commemorate the anniversary of the passage of Title IX, a landmark legislation that prohibits sex discrimination in education programs and activities, including sports.
The purpose of this bill is to recognize and celebrate the significant growth and achievements of women in sports since the passage of Title IX. It seeks to raise awareness about the importance of providing equal opportunities for women in sports and to promote gender equality in athletics.
By designating a specific week to celebrate women's sports, this bill aims to highlight the accomplishments of female athletes, coaches, and administrators, and to inspire future generations of women to participate in sports. It also serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to ensure gender equity in sports and to eliminate barriers that prevent women from fully participating and succeeding in athletics. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 536 is a non-partisan initiative that seeks to promote and support women's sports and to recognize the contributions of women in the field of athletics. It is a positive step towards advancing gender equality in sports and empowering women to excel in all areas of athletic competition.
The purpose of this bill is to recognize and celebrate the significant growth and achievements of women in sports since the passage of Title IX. It seeks to raise awareness about the importance of providing equal opportunities for women in sports and to promote gender equality in athletics.
By designating a specific week to celebrate women's sports, this bill aims to highlight the accomplishments of female athletes, coaches, and administrators, and to inspire future generations of women to participate in sports. It also serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to ensure gender equity in sports and to eliminate barriers that prevent women from fully participating and succeeding in athletics. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 536 is a non-partisan initiative that seeks to promote and support women's sports and to recognize the contributions of women in the field of athletics. It is a positive step towards advancing gender equality in sports and empowering women to excel in all areas of athletic competition.
Congressional Summary of HRES 536
This resolution supports observing National Women's Sports Week to recognize the expansion of opportunities for female athletes since the enactment of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and marks the observance of such week with appropriate programs and activities and legislative efforts to protect single-sex sports.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 536
Bill HRES 536 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill HRES 536 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2023.  Bill HRES 536's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of June 22, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 536
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
14Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 536
Primary Policy Focus
Sports and RecreationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 536
Supporting the designation of the week including June 23, 2023, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of title IX and the growth of women's sports.
Supporting the designation of the week including June 23, 2023, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of title IX and the growth of women's sports.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 536
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