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

House Resolution

H.Res. 941

119th Congress

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

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Valerie Foushee

D - NC

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This resolution recognizes May 20 as National Women in Aerospace Day, honoring pioneering women from Harriet Quimby (first American woman pilot) to Christina Koch (set to be first woman beyond low Earth orbit on Artemis II in 2026). It notes women comprise only 20% of the aerospace workforce and calls for equal access to opportunity.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution recognizes May 20 as National Women in Aerospace Day, honoring pioneering women from Harriet Quimby (first American woman pilot) to Christina Koch (set to be first woman beyond low Earth orbit on Artemis II in 2026). It notes women comprise only 20% of the aerospace workforce and calls for equal access to opportunity.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Recognizes May 20 as National Women in Aerospace Day
Honors 21+ specific pioneering women in aviation and space
Notes women are only 20% of aerospace workforce currently
Highlights Christina Koch's upcoming Artemis II mission (2026)
Recognizes Katherine Johnson, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Ellen Ochoa
Bipartisan: Rep. Foushee (D-NC) and Rep. Haridopolos (R) sponsors

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Women in aerospace gain visibility and congressional recognition. STEM education programs may reference this resolution to inspire young women. Aerospace companies face implicit call to improve workforce diversity. NASA's Artemis program receives attention for including first woman beyond low Earth orbit.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

941, 119th Congress (2025). "Recognizing May 20 as "National Women in Aerospace Day".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-941