This resolution officially recognizes and supports the goals of National Women's History Month for March 2025, honoring the ongoing struggle and achievements of women throughout American history.
Mike Thompson
Representative
CA-4
This resolution officially recognizes and celebrates National Women's History Month for March 2025, honoring the long struggle and significant achievements of women throughout American history. It highlights key milestones in women's suffrage, political leadership, and social progress. The House of Representatives supports the goals of ensuring women's history is taught and recognizes the 2025 theme, "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating Inspiring Generations!"
Congress Formally Recognizes March 2025 as National Women's History Month with New Theme
This resolution is Congress's official nod to March 2025 as National Women's History Month. It’s not a law that changes regulations or taxes; it’s a formal declaration supporting the goals and ideals of the month, which is essentially Congress saying, “We see you, we honor you, and we agree this history matters.”
The Official Theme and Goal
For 2025, the resolution formally adopts the theme: “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating Inspiring Generations!” This theme centers on the idea that women’s history isn't just about looking back, but about using those stories to educate and inspire the next generation—something that resonates whether you’re a teacher, a manager mentoring junior staff, or a parent trying to raise informed kids. The resolution explicitly honors all the organizations and individuals who have fought to ensure that women’s history and the history of the suffrage movement are actually taught.
A Quick History Lesson, Courtesy of Congress
To drive the point home, the resolution packs in a lot of historical context, highlighting key milestones. It starts with the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention and moves through figures like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony (who got fined for voting in 1872) right up to modern political firsts. This isn’t just trivia; it’s Congress establishing the official record of why this month is important. They call out Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells, and the first women in Congress, like Jeanette Rankin (elected in 1916, before the 19th Amendment passed).
Why This Matters for Everyday People
Since this is a non-binding resolution, it doesn't change your bank account or your commute. However, its real-world impact is in validation and visibility. By formally recognizing these achievements—from Francis Perkins being the first female Cabinet Secretary in 1933 to Kamala Harris becoming the first female Vice President in 2020—Congress reinforces the value of teaching this history. For parents and educators, this official recognition helps ensure that these stories remain part of the national curriculum and public conversation, validating the efforts to achieve gender equality and ensuring that the struggles and contributions of women are not overlooked in schools or in the workplace.