{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-foushee-and-chairman-haridopolos-introduce-resolution-designating-may-20-as-national-women-in-aerospace-day", "Ranking Member Foushee and Chairman Haridopolos Introduce Resolution Designating May 20 as National Women in Aerospace Day", "2025-12-10", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "NC", "Valerie P. Foushee", "F000477", "foushee.house.gov", "foushee", "https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2025) \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating May 20 as National Women in Aerospace Day to emphasize the importance of American women in aviation, human spaceflight, and other related aerospace fields. Congresswoman Foushee and Congressman Haridopolos serve as the Ranking Member and Chairman, respectively, of the House Science, Space, and Technology\u2019s Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.\n\n\u201cWomen have long expanded the frontiers of aerospace, helping lead our nation with exemplary strength and dedication,\u201d said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. \u201cMay 20 marks the anniversary of Amelia Earhart\u2019s solo transatlantic, becoming the first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean. As the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics and a Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, I\u2019m proud to join Chairman Haridopolos in leading this resolution recognizing National Women in Aerospace Day, and I\u2019m committed to working with my colleagues to continue uplifting the tremendous contributions that women have made throughout our nation\u2019s history\u2013\u2013in the sky, the sciences, and beyond.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn aerospace, every breakthrough comes from discipline, hard work, and a willingness to reach beyond the horizon. The women we\u2019re recognizing in this resolution embody that spirit. Their integrity, excellence, and drive have shaped real progress on Florida\u2019s Space Coast, and they continue to inspire all of us who care about America\u2019s future in space,\u201d said Congressman Mike Haridopolos.\n\n\u201cI am grateful that Rep Foushee is putting forth a resolution for a National Women In Aerospace Day. Despite being \u201chidden,\u201d we have always been involved in making significant contributions to the field. This resolution will increase awareness of our contributions and help inspire the next generation of women pilots, astronauts and academics. Thank you Rep. Foushee for such an honor!\u201d said Dr. Jeanette Epps, an aerospace engineer and retired NASA astronaut.\n\n\u201cAs someone who has spent her career in aerospace and benefited from the example of women who opened doors before me, this resolution means a great deal. Women have always been essential to the progress of space, even when their contributions were overlooked. Honoring that legacy is important, and so is investing in the women and girls who are coming next. I am proud to support the message this resolution sends and grateful for the continued recognition of the women who keep pushing our country forward in aerospace,\u201d said Tahara Dawkins, Executive Committee Member, Patti Grace Smith Fellowship.\n\nThe resolution recognizes trailblazing women including Harriet Quimby, Bessie Coleman, Amelia Earhart, Jacqueline Cochran, Pearl I. Young, Jerrie Cobb, Katherine Johnson, Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, Eleanor Williams, Emily Howell Warner, Dr. Sally Ride, Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, Dr. Mae Jemison, Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Patrice Clarke-Washington, Colonel Eileen Collins, Dr. Christine Darden, Dr. Jeanette Epps, Dr. Jessica U. Meir, Christina Koch and the extensive achievements of women who have expanded the frontiers of aerospace.\n\nThe full text of the resolution can be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-foushee-and-chairman-haridopolos-introduce-resolution-designating-may-20-as-national-women-in-aerospace-day"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.7198951207101345, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}