# What This Bill Actually Does

This is a resolution that officially recognizes and celebrates Girl Scouts of the United States of America on their 109th birthday. Think of it like Congress sending a congratulatory card—it's a formal statement of appreciation rather than a law that changes anything or affects your daily life. The House of Representatives is essentially saying "we acknowledge and honor what Girl Scouts does" and highlighting the organization's contributions to communities across the country.

The resolution specifically celebrates the Gold Award, which is Girl Scouts' highest achievement for high school girls. Gold Award recipients complete projects that solve real community problems—things like creating educational programs, building community gardens, or developing resources to help vulnerable populations. The resolution names ten exceptional 2020 Gold Award winners and praises their leadership and the lasting impact of their projects.

Beyond the congratulations, Congress is making a broader statement about why Girl Scouts matters. The resolution points out that Girl Scouts teaches girls about civic engagement, democracy, and community service at a time when many schools aren't emphasizing civics education. It also highlights how Girl Scouts adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering virtual programming and how members contributed to their communities by making masks and supporting healthcare workers. The resolution encourages Girl Scouts to keep developing girls into future leaders.

In practical terms, this resolution doesn't create new funding, change any laws, or directly affect Girl Scouts' operations or members. It's symbolic recognition from Congress—important for the organization's credibility and visibility, but not something that will change how the organization functions or how much money it receives.

Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 109th birthday and celebrating its legacy of fostering civic action and community service among girls and creating leaders in Gold Award Girl Scouts, including the 2020 National Gold Award Girl Scouts.

Wasserman Schultz, Debbie

 <p>This resolution (1) recognizes Girl Scouts of the United States of America for 109 years of inspiring girl leadership and encourages them to continue to support the leadership development of girls, and (2) congratulates all Girl Scouts who earned the Gold Award in 2020.</p>