Recognizing May 20 as "National Women in Aerospace Day".

This resolution establishes May 20 as National Women in Aerospace Day , aiming to recognize and emphasize the vital contributions of American women across aviation, human spaceflight, and related aerospace fields. It highlights the pioneering achievements of numerous women, from early aviators like Harriet Quimby and Bessie Coleman to groundbreaking figures such as mathematician Katherine Johnson and astronaut Dr. Sally Ride, who was the first American woman in space. The resolution notes that women currently comprise only about 20 percent of the aerospace workforce, underscoring the critical need to increase their representation for maintaining a competitive industry and fostering innovative solutions. The House of Representatives urges the public to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities, while also affirming its dedication to ensuring all women have equal access to opportunities within the aerospace sector.