S. Res. 398 (Agreed to Senate) — Supporting the observation of “National Girls & Women in Sports Day” on February 7, 2018, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports.

That the Senate supports—

(1)

observing “National Girls & Women in Sports Day” on February 7, 2018, to recognize—

(A)

the female athletes who represent schools, universities, and the United States in their athletic pursuits; and

(B)

the vital role that the people of the United States have in empowering girls and women in sports;

(2)

marking the observation of National Girls & Women in Sports Day with appropriate programs and activities, including legislative efforts to protect young athletes from the crime of sexual abuse so that future generations of female athletes will not have to experience the pain that so many female athletes have had to endure; and

(3)

all ongoing efforts to—

(A)

promote equality in sports and access to athletic opportunities for girls and women; and

(B)

support the commitment of the United States to expanding athletic participation for all girls and future generations of women athletes.

Supporting the observation of “National Girls & Women in Sports Day” on February 7, 2018, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports.

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