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Encouraging all public, private, and charter high schools, colleges, and universities in the United States to establish and support flag football programs for girls, and for other purposes.

8/6/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 587

H.Res. 587, introduced in the 119th session of Congress on July 16, 2025, encourages all public, private, and charter high schools, colleges, and universities in the United States to establish and support flag football programs specifically for girls.

Current Status of Bill HRES 587

Bill HRES 587 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 16, 2025. Bill HRES 587 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 16, 2025.  Bill HRES 587's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of July 16, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 587

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
6
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
11
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 587

Primary Policy Focus

Sports and Recreation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 587

Encouraging all public, private, and charter high schools, colleges, and universities in the United States to establish and support flag football programs for girls, and for other purposes.
Encouraging all public, private, and charter high schools, colleges, and universities in the United States to establish and support flag football programs for girls, and for other purposes.

Comments

Myra Franklin profile image

Myra Franklin

428

4 months ago

I think this bill is a step in the right direction for promoting gender equality in sports. Girls should have the same opportunities as boys to participate in flag football programs at schools. It's sad that it has taken this long for such a bill to be proposed. How will this bill impact the short term future of female athletes in schools?

Dallas Richards profile image

Dallas Richards

436

4 months ago

I think this bill is super cool! Girls should totally have the chance to play flag football at school. I can't wait to see more girls getting involved in sports. Do you think this will help more girls get into sports in the long run?