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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.

USA119th CongressHRES-587| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
Nikema Williams

Nikema Williams

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (7)
Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution from the House of Representatives aims to promote the establishment and support of flag football programs for girls at all public, private, and charter high schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. It emphasizes that flag football for girls is a rapidly growing sport that offers numerous benefits beyond physical activity, including the development of crucial life skills such as character, teamwork, resiliency, leadership, and confidence . The resolution notes that this low-contact sport is inclusive, affordable, and accessible to girls of all skill levels, without height or weight restrictions. The resolution highlights that over 100 colleges have already established varsity flag football programs for women, demonstrating existing momentum. It encourages further expansion of these programs at both high school and collegiate levels. This expansion is seen as significantly beneficial, not only for the girls and women participating but also for towns, cities, counties, and communities throughout the United States.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • July 16, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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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.

USA119th CongressHRES-587| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
This resolution from the House of Representatives aims to promote the establishment and support of flag football programs for girls at all public, private, and charter high schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. It emphasizes that flag football for girls is a rapidly growing sport that offers numerous benefits beyond physical activity, including the development of crucial life skills such as character, teamwork, resiliency, leadership, and confidence . The resolution notes that this low-contact sport is inclusive, affordable, and accessible to girls of all skill levels, without height or weight restrictions. The resolution highlights that over 100 colleges have already established varsity flag football programs for women, demonstrating existing momentum. It encourages further expansion of these programs at both high school and collegiate levels. This expansion is seen as significantly beneficial, not only for the girls and women participating but also for towns, cities, counties, and communities throughout the United States.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • July 16, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Nikema Williams

Nikema Williams

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (7)
Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Sports and Recreation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted