US SR492 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 18-2-1)
Status: Introduced on February 5 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-05 - Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S944)
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 5 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-05 - Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S944)
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution supports (1) observing National Girls and Women in Sports Day on February 5, 2020, to recognize (1) the female 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. The resolution supports (1) marking the observation of such day with legislative efforts to ensure equal pay for female athletes and to protect young athletes from sexual abuse; and (2) efforts to promote equality 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.
Title
A resolution supporting the observation of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 5, 2020, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports.
Sponsors
Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] | Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA] | Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA] | Sen. Martha McSally [R-AZ] |
Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] | Sen. Debbie Stabenow [D-MI] | Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto [D-NV] | Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] |
Sen. Jacky Rosen [D-NV] | Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] | Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] | Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] |
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema [I-AZ] | Sen. Tammy Duckworth [D-IL] | Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] | Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] |
Sen. Kamala Harris [D-CA] | Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT] | Sen. Tina Smith [D-MN] | Sen. Margaret Hassan [D-NH] |
Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-02-05 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S944) |
Subjects
Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Higher education
Labor standards
Professional sports
School athletics
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Sports and recreation
Wages and earnings
Women's employment
Women's rights
Commemorative events and holidays
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Higher education
Labor standards
Professional sports
School athletics
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Sports and recreation
Wages and earnings
Women's employment
Women's rights
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/492/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres492/BILLS-116sres492is.pdf |