Designating October 10, 2024, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
senate
Introduced on May 2, 2024 by Marsha Blackburn
Cosponsors (38)
Legislation Details
- Designates October 10, 2024, as “American Girls in Sports Day.”
- Highlights the positive impact of athletic participation on young girls, including improvements in physical health, self-confidence, and discipline.
- Acknowledges the significant achievements of women in sports history and their role as inspirations for future generations.
- Notes the pivotal role of Title IX in supporting girls in sports and claims it is under threat by policies that may undermine protections for biological women and girls in sports.
- Asserts that biological differences between men and women can put women at a competitive disadvantage and risk their safety in sports competitions.
- Mentions an increase in biological men being allowed to compete in women’s sports, claiming displacement of women and girls from titles, medals, scholarships, and records.
- References the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) instituting policies to ensure only biological females compete in women’s sports teams.
- Emphasizes the importance of protecting opportunities for women and girls to compete in sports.
- Chooses October 10th to signify the female XX chromosomes, reinforcing the focus on biological women and girls in sports.
Last updated 9/28/2024