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HRES587119th Congress

Encouraging all public, private, and charter high schools, colleges, and universities in the United States to establish and support flag football programs for girls, and for other purposes.

Sponsored By: Representative Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]

Introduced

Summary

Encourages schools to create and support girls' flag football programs. This bill would urge public, private, and charter high schools, colleges, and universities to expand flag football opportunities for girls and women, citing the sport's rapid growth and its role in building teamwork, leadership, resilience, and confidence. It highlights flag football as an affordable, accessible, low-contact sport with no height or weight restrictions that can welcome students of all skill levels and strengthen community athletic programs.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]

GA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

    MO • D

    Sponsored 7/16/2025

  • Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 7/16/2025

  • Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 7/16/2025

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 7/16/2025

  • Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 7/16/2025

  • Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 7/17/2025

  • Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]

    OH • D

    Sponsored 8/5/2025

Roll Call Votes

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