Jefferson Reporter

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and 20 of their Senate Republican colleagues have introduced a resolution to recognize October 10 as ‘American Girls in Sports Day.’ The resolution also states that “Title IX is under attack by the Biden Administration,” “recognizes the importance of Title IX in protecting biological women in sports,” and “calls on sports-governing bodies in the United States and abroad to protect biological women and girls in sports.”

Senator Britt commented, “I am proud to celebrate and protect women’s sports not just for my own daughter, but for girls and women all across our nation. When I watch her compete on the volleyball court or at a track meet, I’m grateful she has the opportunity to learn, grow, and strive for success in a safe and fair environment. Unfortunately, the Biden Administration is now putting that opportunity at risk for generations of girls and young women to come.” She pledged to continue fighting against what she perceives as President Biden’s assault on Title IX.

“For nearly 50 years, Title IX has represented an American commitment to provide women with equal opportunities in educational programs and activities. Today, the Biden administration is intent on erasing the contributions made by women and changing the world of athletics as we know it. Now more than ever, it’s important to celebrate girls and women in sports, and I’m glad to champion this resolution in their honor,” said Senator Blackburn.

Several other senators cosponsored the resolution. Various organizations including Concerned Women for America, Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Family Policy Alliance, Alliance Defending Freedom, and Parents Defending Education Action have endorsed this resolution.

In March, Senator Britt participated in a roundtable event discussing the importance of preserving Title IX in women’s sports. She recently questioned Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona regarding the Administration’s Title IX rulemakings. Additionally, Senator Britt cosponsored Senator Hyde-Smith’s resolution to establish a Women’s Bill of Rights and Senator Laphonza Butler’s (R-Calif.) bipartisan resolution recognizing February 7 as “National Girls & Women in Sports Day.”