A resolution supporting the observation of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 7, 2024, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports.
This resolution (SRES 542) supports observing "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 7, 2024. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally encourages the Senate to recognize and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports. The resolution references ongoing efforts to address gender equity, such as protecting Title IX and advancing equal pay for female athletes, as noted in the preamble. It directly affects the Senate's public acknowledgment of these issues, aiming to raise awareness rather than change policy. (This is a ceremonial resolution, so the summary is concise as permitted.)
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Introduction
Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 5, 2024
Last action Feb 5, 2024
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Feb 5, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
upper
Feb 5, 2024
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upper
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
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State
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P
Laphonza R. Butler
DDemocratic
Co
Catherine Cortez Masto
DDemocratic
Co
Jacky Rosen
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
Co
Katie Boyd Britt
RRepublican
Co
Maria Cantwell
DDemocratic
Co
Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
Co
Mazie K. Hirono
DDemocratic
Co
Patty Murray
DDemocratic
Co
Richard J. Durbin
DDemocratic
Co
Shelley Moore Capito
RRepublican
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