# National Girls & Women in Sports Day

This resolution designates February 1st as "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" to celebrate and raise awareness about the achievements of girls and women in sports. It's essentially a symbolic gesture from Congress recognizing the contributions and accomplishments of female athletes.

What this means in practical terms is that on February 1st each year, the federal government officially acknowledges women's sports. Schools, community organizations, sports leagues, and media outlets might use this day as an opportunity to highlight female athletes, organize special events, or promote girls' participation in sports. It's similar to how we have other national observance days—it doesn't create new laws or funding, but it gives official recognition to an issue Congress thinks is important.

This resolution doesn't directly change anything about how sports are funded, regulated, or organized. It won't automatically increase opportunities for girls in athletics or solve existing inequalities in sports. However, official recognition can help draw attention to women's sports, potentially encouraging more media coverage, sponsorships, and public interest. For young girls considering playing sports, having a national day celebrating female athletes might provide inspiration and validation that their participation matters.

The resolution is purely symbolic but reflects Congress's position that women's athletic achievements deserve national recognition and celebration.

A resolution supporting the observation of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 1, 2023, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports.

Feinstein, Dianne

 <p>This resolution supports observing National Girls and Women in Sports Day on February 1, 2023, to recognize (1) all women athletes who represent schools, universities, and the United States in their athletic pursuits; and (2) the vital role that the people of the United States have in empowering girls and women in sports.</p> <p>The resolution supports (1) marking the observation of such day with legislative efforts to build on the success of the Equal Pay for Team USA Act of 2022 and ensure equal pay for female athletes and to protect and uphold title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 so that future generations of athletes will not have to experience inequitable and unfair treatment; and (2) efforts to promote gender equity in sports, including equal pay and equal access to athletic opportunities for girls and women, and to support the U.S. commitment to expanding athletic participation for all girls and future generations of women athletes.</p>