[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 17 (Thursday, January 30, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1836-S1839]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  STATEMENTS ON SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 35--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON 
                  BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS

  Mr. SHELBY submitted the following resolution; from the Committee on 
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; which was referred to the 
Committee on Rules and Administration:

                               S. Res. 35

       Resolved, That, in carrying out its powers, duties, and 
     functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in 
     accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such 
     rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, 
     and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 
     of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is 
     authorized from March 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003; 
     October 1, 2003, though September 30, 2004; and October 1, 
     2004, through February 28, 2005, in its discretion (1) to 
     make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate, (2) 
     to employ personnel, and (3) with the prior consent of the 
     Government department of agency concerned and the Committee 
     on Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable or 
     nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such 
     department or agency.
       Sec. 2. (a) The expenses of the committee for the period 
     March 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003, under this 
     resolution shall not exceed $2,979,871 of which amount (1) 
     not to exceed $11,667 may be expended for the procurement of 
     the services of individual consultants, or organizations 
     thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to 
     exceed $496 may be expended for the training of the 
     professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization 
     Act of 1946).
       (b) For the period of October 1, 2003, through September 
     30, 2004, expenses of the committee under this resolution 
     shall not exceed $5,244,760 of which amount (1) not to exceed 
     $20,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services 
     of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as 
     authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to 
     exceed $850 may be expended for the training of the 
     professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization 
     Act of 1946).
       (c) For the period of October 1, 2004, through February 28, 
     2005, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall 
     not exceed $2,235,697 of which amount (1) not to exceed 
     $8,333 may be expended for the procurement of the services of 
     individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as 
     authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to 
     exceed $354 may be expended for the training of the 
     professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization 
     Act of 1946).
       Sec. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together 
     with such recommendations for legislation as it deems 
     advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, 
     but not later than February 28, 2005.
       Sec. 4. Expenses of the committee under this resolution 
     shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon 
     vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee,

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     except that vouchers shall not be required (1) for the 
     disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate, 
     or (2) for the payment of telecommunications provided by the 
     Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States 
     Senate, or (3) for the payment of stationery supplies 
     purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery, United States 
     Senate, or (4) for payments to the Postmaster, United States 
     Senate, or (5) for the payment of metered charges on copying 
     equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and 
     Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or (6) for the payment of 
     Senate Recording and Photographic Services, or (7) for 
     payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at 
     Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate.
       Sec. 5. There are authorized such sums as may be necessary 
     for agency contributions related to the compensation of 
     employees of the committee from March 1, 2003, through 
     September 30, 2003; October 1, 2003, through September 30, 
     2004; and October 1, 2004, through February 28, 2005, to be 
     paid from the Appropriations account for ``Expenses of 
     Inquiries and Investigations.''
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 36--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON 
                      ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES

  Mr. DOMENICI submitted the following resolution; from the Committee 
on Energy and Natural Resources; which was referred to the Committee on 
Rules and Administration.

                               S. Res. 36

       Resolved, That, in carrying out its powers, duties, and 
     functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in 
     accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such 
     rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, 
     and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 
     of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources is authorized from 
     March 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003, October 1, 2003, 
     through September 30, 2004; and October 1, 2004, through 
     February 28, 2005, in its discretion (1) to make expenditures 
     from the contingent fund of the Senate, (2) to employ 
     personnel, and (3) with the prior consent of the Government 
     department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and 
     Administration, to use on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable 
     basis the services of personnel of any such department or 
     agency.
       Sec. 2(a). The expenses of the committee for the period 
     March 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003, under this 
     resolution shall not exceed $2,724,301.
       (b) For the period October 1, 2003, through September 30, 
     2004, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall 
     not exceed $4,795,783.
       (c) For the period October 1, 2004, through February 28, 
     2005, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall 
     not exceed $2,044,614.
       Sec. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together 
     with such recommendations for legislation as it deems 
     advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, 
     but not later than February 28, 2003, respectively.
       Sec. 4. Expenses of the committee under this resolution 
     shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon 
     vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee, except 
     that vouchers shall not be required (1) for the disbursement 
     of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate, or (2) for 
     the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of 
     the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or 
     (3) for the payment of stationery supplies purchased through 
     the Keeper of the Stationery, United States Senate, or (4) 
     for payments to the Postmaster, United States Senate, or (5) 
     for the payment of metered charges on copying equipment 
     provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and 
     Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or (6) for the payment of 
     Senate Recording and Photographic Services, or (7) for 
     payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at 
     Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate.
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 37--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON 
                 COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION

  Mr. McCAIN submitted the following resolution; from the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation; which was referred to the 
Committee on Rules and Administration:

                               S. Res. 37

       Resolved, That, in carrying out its powers, duties, and 
     functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in 
     accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such 
     rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, 
     and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 
     of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is 
     authorized from March 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003, 
     October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004, and October 1, 
     2004, through February 28, 2005, in its discretion (1) to 
     make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate, (2) 
     to employ personnel, and (3) with the prior consent of the 
     Government department or agency concerned and the Committee 
     on Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable or non-
     reimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such 
     department or agency.
       Sec. 2. (a) The expenses of the committee for the period 
     March 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003, under this 
     resolution shall not exceed $3,227,950, of which amount (1) 
     not to exceed $30,000 may be expended for the procurement of 
     the services of individual consultants, or organizations 
     thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to 
     exceed $20,000 may be expended for the training of the 
     professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization 
     Act of 1946).
       (b) For the period October 1, 2003, through September 30, 
     2004, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall 
     not exceed $5,681,955, of which amount (1) not to exceed 
     $30,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services 
     of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as 
     authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to 
     exceed $20,000 may be expended for the training of the 
     professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946).
       (c) For the period October 1, 2004, through February 28, 
     2005, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall 
     not exceed $2,422,263, of which amount (1) not to exceed 
     $30,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services 
     of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as 
     authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to 
     exceed $20,000 may be expended for the training of the 
     professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization 
     Act of 1946).
       Sec. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together 
     with such recommendations for legislation as it deems 
     advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, 
     but not later than February 28, 2004, and February 28, 2005, 
     respectively.
       Sec. 4. Expenses of the committee under this resolution 
     shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon 
     vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee, except 
     that vouchers shall not be required (1) for the disbursement 
     of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate, or (2) for 
     the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of 
     the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or 
     (3) for the payment of stationery supplies purchased through 
     the Keeper of the Stationery, United States Senate, or (4) 
     for payments to the Postmaster, United States Senate, or (5) 
     for the payment of metered charges on copying equipment 
     provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and 
     Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or (6) for the payment of 
     Senate Recording and Photographic Services, or (7) for 
     payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at 
     Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate.
       Sec. 5. There are authorized such sums as may be necessary 
     for agency contributions related to the compensation of 
     employees of the committee from March 1, 2003, through 
     September 30, 2003, October 1, 2003, through September 30, 
     2004, and October 1, 2004, through February 28, 2005, to be 
     paid from the Appropriations account for ``Expenses of 
     Inquiries and Investigations''.
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SENATE RESOLUTION 38--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE 
                                ON AGING

  Mr. CRAIG submitted the following resolution; from the Special 
Committee on Aging; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and 
Administration:

                               S. Res. 38

       Resolved, That, in carrying out its powers, duties, and 
     functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in 
     accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such 
     Rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, 
     and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 
     of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Special 
     Committee on Aging is authorized from March 1, 2003, through 
     September 30, 2003; October 1, 2003, through September 30, 
     2004; and October 1, 2004, through February 28, 2005, in its 
     discretion (1) to make expenditures from the contingent fund 
     of the Senate, (2) to employ personnel, and (3) with the 
     prior consent of the Government department or agency 
     concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to 
     use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services 
     of personnel of any such department or agency.
       Sec. 2. (a) The expenses of the committee for the period 
     March 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003, under this 
     resolution shall not exceed $1,347,927, of which amount (1) 
     not to exceed $117,000 may be expended for the procurement of 
     the services of individual consultants, or organizations 
     thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946), and (2) not to exceed $5,000 may 
     be expended for the training of the professional staff of 
     such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) 
     of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946).

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       (b) For the period October 1, 2003, through September 30, 
     2004, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall 
     not exceed $2,372,258, of which amount (1) not to exceed 
     $200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services 
     of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as 
     authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946), and (2) not to exceed $5,000 may 
     be expended for the training of the professional staff of 
     such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) 
     of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946).
       (c) For the period October 1, 2004, through February 28, 
     2005, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall 
     not exceed $1,011,165, of which amount (1) not to exceed 
     $85,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services 
     of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as 
     authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946), and (2) not to exceed $5,000 may 
     be expended for the training of the professional staff of 
     such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) 
     of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946).
       Sec. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together 
     with such recommendations for legislation as it deems 
     advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, 
     but not later than February 28, 2005, respectively.
       Sec. 4. Expenses of the committee under this resolution 
     shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon 
     vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee, except 
     that vouchers shall not be required (1) for the disbursement 
     of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate, or (2) for 
     the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of 
     the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or 
     (3) for the payment of stationery supplies purchased through 
     the Keeper of the Stationery, United States Senate, or (4) 
     for payments to the Postmaster, United States Senate, or (5) 
     for the payment of metered charges on copying equipment 
     provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and 
     Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or (6) for the payment of 
     Senate Recording and Photographic Services, or (7) for 
     payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at 
     Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate.
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 39--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON 
                 HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS

  Mr. GREGG submitted the following resolution; from the Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; which was referred to the 
Committee on Rules and Administration:

                               S. Res. 39

       Resolved, That, in carrying out its powers, duties, and 
     functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in 
     accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such 
     rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, 
     and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 
     of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions is 
     authorized from March 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003; 
     October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004; and October 1, 
     2004, through February 28, 2005, in its discretion (1) to 
     make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate, (2) 
     to employ personnel, and (3) with the prior consent of the 
     Government department or agency concerned and the Committee 
     on Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable or non-
     reimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such 
     department or agency.
       Sec. 2(a). The expenses of the committee for the period 
     March 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003, under this 
     resolution shall not exceed $4,236,427, of which amount (1) 
     not to exceed $32,500 may be expended for the procurement of 
     the services of individual consultants, or organizations 
     thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to 
     exceed $25,000 may be expended for the training of the 
     professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization 
     Act of 1946).
       (b) For the period October 1, 2003, through September 30, 
     2004, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall 
     not exceed $7,457,494, of which amount (1) not to exceed 
     $32,500 may be expended for the procurement of the services 
     of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as 
     authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to 
     exceed $25,000 may be expended for the training of the 
     professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946).
       (c) For the period October 1, 2004, through February 28, 
     2005, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall 
     not exceed $3,179,327, of which amount (1) not to exceed 
     $32,500 may be expended for the procurement of the services 
     of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as 
     authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to 
     exceed $25,000 may be expended for the training of the 
     professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization 
     Act of 1946).
       Sec. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together 
     with such recommendations for legislation as it deems 
     advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, 
     but not later than February 28, 2004 and February 28, 2005, 
     respectively.
       Sec. 4. Expenses of the committee under this resolution 
     shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon 
     vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee, except 
     that vouchers shall not be required (1) for the disbursement 
     of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate, or (2) for 
     the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of 
     the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or 
     (3) for the payment of stationery supplies purchased through 
     the Keeper of the Stationery, United States Senate, or (4) 
     for payments to the Postmaster, United States Senate, or (5) 
     for the payment of metered charges on copying equipment 
     provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and 
     Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or (6) for the payment of 
     Senate Recording and Photographic Services, or (7) for 
     payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at 
     Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate.
       Sec. 5. There are authorized such sums as may be necessary 
     for agency contributions related to the compensation of 
     employees of the committee from March 1, 2003, through 
     September 30, 2003, October 1, 2003 through September 30, 
     2004; and October 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005, to be 
     paid from the Appropriations account for ``Expenses of 
     Inquiries and Investigations.''
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SENATE RESOLUTION 40--REAFFIRMING CONGRESSIONAL COMMITMENT TO TITLE IX 
     OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972 AND ITS CRITICAL ROLE IN 
   GUARANTEEING EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS, 
             PARTICULARLY WITH RESPECT TO SCHOOL ATHLETICS

  Mr. BIDEN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:

                               S. Res. 40

       Whereas in 1972, Congress enacted title IX of the Education 
     Amendments of 1972 (referred to in this resolution as ``title 
     IX''), the Federal statute prohibiting sex discrimination in 
     education;
       Whereas title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in 
     11 areas of education, including admissions, financial aid, 
     academic programs, student services, classroom assignments, 
     vocational education, and athletics;
       Whereas since the passage of title IX, opportunities for 
     women and girls in organized sports have dramatically 
     increased;
       Whereas the number of female college athletes has increased 
     nearly 5-fold from fewer than 32,000 prior to enactment of 
     title IX to over 150,000 since enactment of title IX;
       Whereas women currently constitute more than 40 percent of 
     all college athletes, compared with 15 percent in 1972;
       Whereas female athletes have higher graduation rates than 
     female nonathletes;
       Whereas a 2002 nationwide survey found that 82 percent of 
     women business executives played organized sports after 
     grammar school, including sports on school, intramural, or 
     recreational teams;
       Whereas there has been a marked increase in the number of 
     female professional sports and athletes since enactment of 
     title IX;
       Whereas at the high school level, almost 3,000,000 girls 
     are playing competitive sports today, while fewer than 
     300,000 girls played competitive sports prior to the 
     enactment of title IX;
       Whereas today girls are entering high schools sports at 
     almost twice the rate of boys, as evidenced by the fact that 
     there were 108,208 new female high school athletes in 2000-
     2001 versus 59,230 new male athletes in that year;
       Whereas girls' participation in organized sports provides 
     opportunities for leadership, teamwork, and competition, 
     contributes to positive body image and good health, and 
     offers critical personal contact with adult role models;
       Whereas girls who participate in sports are less likely to 
     take drugs, drink alcohol, smoke, or become pregnant than 
     their nonparticipating peers;
       Whereas female athletes often serve as role models both at 
     school and within their communities;
       Whereas while the past successes of title IX are 
     impressive, girls and women still need the full protections 
     of the Federal law;
       Whereas in schools that participate in Division I of the 
     National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this 
     resolution as ``Division I schools''), women represent 53 
     percent of the student body, but they receive only 43 percent 
     of the total athletic scholarship dollars, 32 percent of the 
     recruiting dollars, and 36 percent of the operating budget 
     dollars;
       Whereas in 2000, at Division I schools, for every $1 being 
     spent on women's sports, almost $2 was being spent on men's 
     sports;

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       Whereas from 1992 to 1997, men's athletic operating budgets 
     increased by 139 percent while women's athletic operating 
     budgets increased by only 89 percent;
       Whereas compliance with title IX does not require schools 
     to eliminate men's sports teams, nor does title IX impose 
     strict quotas; and
       Whereas all the Federal courts of appeals that have 
     considered the constitutionality of title IX have upheld the 
     regulations and requirements issued under title IX: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) reaffirms its commitment--
       (A) to ending all discrimination against women and girls in 
     elementary, secondary, and higher education; and
       (B) to equal opportunities for women and girl in athletics;
       (2) recognizes the continued importance of title IX in 
     providing needed protections for women and girls;
       (3) expresses its concern that rolling back title IX 
     regulations and compliance requirements may jeopardize the 
     extraordinary progress of women and girl athletes; and
       (4) requests that the President maintain the integrity of 
     title IX by rejecting any attempts to weaken current 
     regulations and interpretations.

  Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, this afternoon the President's Commission 
on Opportunity in Athletics recommended changes to Title IX. While the 
changes they proposed are not as sweeping as feared, by a tie vote they 
included in their report a provision that could weaken current 
compliance requirements for women and girls in sports. While I commend 
the Commission for rejecting some of the more radical changes 
considered, I would implore President Bush and Secretary Paige to 
reject the notion of making any changes that diminish the protections 
of Title IX, including the so called ``50-50'' compliance provision.
  As you know Title IX has had an enormous influence on all aspects of 
education, but particularly in the realm of women's and girls' sports. 
Since enactment the number of female college athletes has increased 
nearly five fold from fewer than 32,000 prior to enactment to over 
150,000 today. At the high school level almost 3 million girls are 
playing competitive sports today compared to fewer than 300,000 prior 
to passage. But this isn't just about the numbers. Girls who 
participate in sports are less likely to take drugs, drink alcohol, 
smoke or become pregnant than their non-participating peers. They are 
also more likely to graduate. Through their participation in sports, 
women and girls are provided opportunities for leadership, teamwork and 
competition, gain a more positive body image, and are accorded contact 
with adult role models in their communities. And yet, even with gains 
and achievements, more needs to be done.
  In Division I schools women represent 53 percent of the student body, 
but receive only 43 percent of the total athlete scholarship dollars, 
32 percent of the recruiting dollars and 36 percent of the operational 
budgets. And for every dollar at a Division I school spent on women's 
sports, almost two dollars are spent on men's sports.
  We've come a long way, but we should not turn the clock back now. I 
submit today a resolution that not only recognizes the importance of 
Title IX and a continued need for Title IX protections, but also calls 
on the Administration to reject any changes weakening current 
regulations and interpretations of this very important law.

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