Congresswoman Tenney Reintroduces Legislation to Celebrate National Women’s Sports Week
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today reintroduced a bicameral resolution designating the week of June 23, 2025, as National Women’s Sports Week. The resolution marks the anniversary of the passage of Title IX on June 23, 1972, and celebrates the growth and continued success of female athletics.
Additional co-sponsors of the legislation include Representatives Randy Weber (TX-14), Nancy Mace (SC-1), and Ralph Norman (SC-5).
National Women’s Sports Week celebrates the achievements of female athletes and the coaches and parents who support them. It recognizes the impact of Title IX, which since 1972 has guaranteed equal access to athletic opportunities for women and girls. Since its passage, female participation in high school sports has increased by 990%, and by 545% in college athletics. This resolution reaffirms Congress’s commitment to protecting these opportunities for future generations.
“Women’s sports have empowered generations of female athletes to compete, lead, and break barriers. National Women’s Sports Week is an opportunity to honor that legacy and recommit to protecting equal opportunities for women and girls under Title IX. I am honored to introduce this legislation and to celebrate the progress female athletes have made and reiterate our continued advocacy to ensure that every young woman in America has the chance to compete on a level playing field,” said Congresswoman Tenney.
“Whether it’s growing as a leader, winning a championship, or securing a scholarship to college, sports open doors for young girls,” said Senator Ernst. “I’m proud to lead this resolution to celebrate National Women’s Sports Week. Every girl deserves a level playing field — one based on biology, not ideology — where she has every opportunity to compete and win.”
"I’m so thankful to Senator Ernst and Representative Tenney for leading this important resolution. Women’s Sports Week is a powerful reminder of what we’ve gained and what we must continue to protect. I’m proud to stand with leaders who are boldly defending fairness, safety, and opportunity for every female athlete,” said Payton McNabb, Independent Women's Voice ambassador.
“President Trump has taken strong action to defend female athletes. But the fight isn't over. Too many women and girls are still seeing fair competition ripped away as men are allowed to enter and dominate women's sports. This has to stop. Women's sports week is a time to recommit to standing up for fairness and common sense in sports. Thank you Senator Ernst and Congresswoman Tenney, for marking this week as the time to celebrate women and girls in sports,” said Carrie Lukas, Vice President of Independent Women’s Voice.
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