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National Women in Aerospace Day

Floor Speech

Date: May 20, 2026
Location: Washington, DC

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Mrs. FOUSHEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a bipartisan effort to designate today, May 20, as National Women in Aerospace Day, honoring the extraordinary women whose talent, courage, and innovation have shaped America's leadership in aviation and space exploration.

May 20 marks the anniversary of Amelia Earhart's solo historic transatlantic flight, a defining moment that inspired generations of women to pursue careers once thought beyond reach.

From the engineers and scientists behind America's greatest achievements to astronauts leading the next era of exploration, women have long since been essential to the success of our aerospace enterprise.

This resolution recognizes not only the women who made history but also the young women and girls who will shape the future of aerospace innovation and discovery.

As ranking member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, I am proud to help lead this bipartisan resolution, and I urge my colleagues to join me in celebrating the remarkable contributions of women in aerospace.

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