This Senate resolution supports designating June 23–29, 2025 as "National Women's Sports Week." It says the week should celebrate the anniversary of the enactment of Title IX (June 23, 1972) and the growth of women's sports. The resolution's preamble cites increases in female participation in high school and college sports and lists concerns about men competing in women's sports. It calls for observing the week with programs that celebrate female athletes, honor coaches and parents, promote equal access to athletic opportunities for both sexes, support female athletes, and support legislative efforts to protect single-sex sports.
The resolution expresses the Senate's support for observing the week and for programs and activities that highlight female athletes and access to sports. It also signals support for legislative efforts aimed at protecting single-sex sports. The text lists specific types of activities it encourages, such as celebrations of athletes and recognition of coaches and parents.
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The senators who submitted the resolution say Title IX ended sex discrimination in education and greatly increased women’s participation in sports. The resolution notes numeric increases in college and high school participation and says athletic participation helps develop confidence and leadership. The preamble and provisions express concerns that allowing men to compete in women's sports undermines Title IX, claims that such policies lack a basis in biological fact or valid medical research, and asserts that single-sex teams are necessary to guarantee equal athletic opportunities and safety. The preamble also cites examples it describes as men winning women’s titles and an executive order referenced on the issue.
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