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Introduced March 27, 2026 by Michael Thompson · Last progress March 27, 2026
The resolution boosts public recognition and offers a ready theme for educational and community activities about women's contributions in March 2026, but it is symbolic and provides no funding or material support for lasting curricular or institutional changes.
Women, racial and ethnic minorities, students, and the general public: March 2026 will receive national recognition under the theme 'Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,' raising public awareness of historically under-recognized women and diverse leaders.
Teachers, schools, and educational institutions: the resolution provides a clear thematic focus that can be used for curriculum, classroom activities, and local programming in March 2026.
Schools, museums, and educators: the resolution creates no new programs or funding, so it does not provide material support for education, museum exhibits, or sustained programming.
Teachers and students: the declaration may be largely symbolic and have limited practical impact on curriculum choices or resource allocation at schools and districts.
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Declares March 2026 as National Women’s History Month and sets the theme "Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future."
Recognizes March 2026 as National Women’s History Month and declares the 2026 theme: "Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future." The resolution includes a preamble that recounts historical findings and prior observances, but it does not create legal duties, authorize spending, or change federal law. The measure is ceremonial and mainly intended to encourage public and institutional observances, education, and commemorations during March 2026; it imposes no new requirements on federal, state, or local governments.