Designating October 10, 2025, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
Impact
The resolution highlights notable concerns regarding the participation of biological males in women's sports, asserting that this could jeopardize fair competition and women's opportunities to excel in sports. By calling for protections for biological women in sports, the resolution seeks to reaffirm existing legislation and policies that have historically supported female athletes. This focus on biological sex as a determinant for participation could have implications for state laws related to gender identity in sports.
Summary
HR790 is a resolution that designates October 10, 2025, as 'American Girls in Sports Day' to celebrate the impact of women in the sports culture and history of the United States. The resolution emphasizes the importance of female athletic participation, which contributes positively to young girls’ physical health and self-confidence. Since the enactment of Title IX in 1972, there has been significant growth in support for women in sports, and the resolution aims to bring further attention to this issue.
Contention
The resolution is likely to provoke debate around the rights of transgender athletes and the interpretations of gender identity in sports. Proponents argue for the necessity of protecting women's categories in sports to ensure fair competition, while opponents may view the resolution as discriminatory toward transgender individuals. There is an inherent tension between maintaining fair competition for female athletes and respecting the rights of all individuals, including those who identify as a gender different from their biological sex.
This resolution recognizes October 10, 2025, as American Girls in Sports Day. The resolution also calls on sports-governing bodies in the United States and abroad to protect biological women and girls in sports.
Supporting the designation of the week including June 23, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of title IX and the growth of women's sports.
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of June 23 through June 29, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the enactment of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the growth of women's sports.