Ernst Celebrates National Women’s Sports Week

WASHINGTON – To mark the anniversary of the passage of Title IX in 1972, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Congresswomen Claudia Tenney (R - N.Y.) introduced a resolution that designates the week of June 23, 2025, as National Women’s Sports Week. 

“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.”

“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,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “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.”

"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.

Read the resolution here. 

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