Congress encourages girls' flag football programs nationwide
H.Res. 587 — 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. · Filed by Nikema Williams (D-GA) · 7 cosponsors · Introduced Jul 16, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This is a non-binding resolution encouraging high schools, colleges, and universities across the U.S. to create or expand flag football programs for girls. It makes no law, imposes no mandate, and allocates no money—it is purely a statement of congressional support for expanding girls' athletic opportunities in a low-contact, inclusive sport.
Why we flagged it
This is a simple congressional resolution expressing support for girls' athletic programs. It contains no operative mechanism, no appropriation, no mandate, and no enforcement—it is purely a statement of congressional sentiment.
Who it affects
The resolution creates no legal burden on citizens and no cost to the public. It expresses support for expanding athletic opportunity for girls in a sport explicitly described as low-contact, affordable, and inclusive—a genuine public good.