GOP senator leads charge to recognize 'American Girls in Sports Day' amid Biden's Title IX overhaul

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EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., on Thursday introduced a resolution to recognize Oct. 10 as "American Girls in Sports Day" amid the Biden administration’s Title IX revisions, according to a press release exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital.

Tennessee is among the six states that have sued the Department of Education due to the overhaul of Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act.

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Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images)

"For nearly 50 years, Title IX has represented an American commitment to provide women with equal opportunities in educational programs and activities. Today, the Biden administration is intent on erasing the contributions made by women and changing the world of athletics as we know it," Blackburn said in a news release. "Now more than ever, it’s important to celebrate girls and women in sports, and I’m glad to champion this resolution in their honor."

More than 20 Republican senators co-sponsored the resolution.

It also received support from former NCAA champion swimmer Riley Gaines, former ESPN anchor Sage Steele, the Independent Women’s Forum and other groups.

"It’s because of brave Tennessee women like Sen. Blackburn, Wilma Rudolph and Pat Head Summitt that women can serve and compete at the highest levels. I can’t wait to celebrate real women on XX day," said Gaines, an OutKick contributor who hosts the "Gaines for Girls" podcast.

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