Bill · H.Res. 217· House(119-HRES-217)
Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 113th birthday and celebrating its founder Juliette Gordon Low and the legacy of providing girls with a secure and inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.
- Introduced
- 3/11/2025
- Last activity
- 3/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Young Kim
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 113th anniversary. It celebrates the legacy of founder Juliette Gordon Low and the organization's mission to build courage, confidence, and character in girls. The text highlights various programming areas such as STEM, the outdoors, and entrepreneurship. It also notes the impact of over 50,000,000 women who are Girl Scout alums. Additionally, the resolution notes that a commemorative quarter will be released by the United States Mint. Finally, the House of Representatives resolves to recognize the organization and congratulate those who earned the Gold Award in 2024.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would women be better off under this?+2
The resolution honors the legacy and leadership of women and celebrates the growth of future female leaders.
Would children be better off under this?+1
The resolution celebrates the organization's mission to provide leadership experiences and programming for girls.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+1
The resolution highlights skill-building and leadership opportunities relevant to young people.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Leadership and Life Skills: The resolution mentions that the organization provides experiences that prepare girls for a life of leadership and helps them develop invaluable life skills through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
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Educational Opportunities: The bill notes that the organization offers 21st century programming in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), as well as entrepreneurship.
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Civic Engagement: The text states that programming is designed to encourage girls to learn about Federal, State, and local government and to engage with elected officials to make positive changes.
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Social and Personal Development: The legacy of the movement includes providing a secure and inclusive space for girls to explore the world, build meaningful relationships, and develop physically, intellectually, socially, and spiritually.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+2Good For Children+1Good For Students+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+1
- 3/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-1114: Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 114th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a secure and inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.
- 119-SRES-120: A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 113th birthday and celebrating its founder, Juliette Gordon Low, and the legacy of providing girls with a secure and inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Andrew GarbarinoRepublican · New York
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York
Betty McCollumDemocrat · Minnesota
Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey