Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Young Kim, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz Lead Girl Scouts Day Resolution
Today, Girl Scouts’ Troop Capitol Hill Co-Chairs Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Reps. Young Kim (CA-40), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize March 12, 2026 as Girl Scouts Day on its 114th founding anniversary to celebrate the tremendous impact this organization has had on countless young women and girls over time.
The resolution:
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Celebrates Girl Scouts of the USA’s 114 years of inspiring and supporting girls’ leadership development;
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Congratulates Girl Scouts who earned the Gold Award in 2025;
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Encourages Girl Scouts to develop the skills of future leaders;
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Reflects upon the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and how the Girl Scouts is an important part of the American story;
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And marks the 100th World Thinking Day, an annual celebration hosted by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
Girl Scouts across the country and around the world participate in various activities and service projects throughout the week of March 8 to March 14. Girl Scout Week is a way for current Girl Scouts to honor the trailblazers who came before them, give them a sense of history, and inspire them to be the best they can be. It’s a tradition that reminds them they belong to a big, powerful sisterhood.
“For 114 years, Girl Scouts of the USA has offered young women and girls an opportunity to make new friends, learn important skills, build confidence, and become upstanding citizens,” said Watson Coleman. “The Girl Scouts are about so much more than the cookies — although they are delicious — and I’m so grateful for all the good work they do for communities across the country.”
“As a former Girl Scout and troop leader for my daughters, I have seen firsthand how Girl Scouts helps young women across the nation build confidence, learn practical skills, and grow into strong leaders ready to take on the world,” said Kim. “It is vital that we recognize and celebrate Girl Scouts for providing an environment where girls can dream big and lead with courage. Through programs like these, the next generation of women can pursue their aspirations and succeed in the classroom, the workplace, and the halls of government around the world.”
“From promoting a supportive space for girls to grow and explore to increasing girls’ involvement in STEM and financial literacy, the Girl Scouts create future leaders America needs. I'm honored to be a Troop Capitol Hill Co-Chair and wholeheartedly support their efforts to lift our next generation of girls, including through this year’s 100th World Thinking Day,” said Wasserman Schultz. “For 114 years, Girl Scouts has developed the next generation of leaders. I'm proud to co-lead today’s Resolution on behalf of their pivotal work.”
“Girl Scouts of the USA is honored that our Troop Capitol Hill co-chairs in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives are recognizing the incredible milestone of 114 years of Girl Scouting and the important place our Movement holds in America’s story,” said Bonnie Barczykowski CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. “Girl Scouts’ legacy of building girls of courage, confidence, and character can be seen in more than 50 million trailblazing women throughout history who, as Girl Scouts, discovered the power within themselves to create lasting change in their communities, our country, and the world. Thank you to all the co-sponsors of this resolution for honoring our Movement’s contributions to American history and for celebrating today’s Girl Scouts, who are shaping our country’s future.”
A companion bill is being introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois.
“I still use the leadership skills that I developed in the Girl Scouts as a young woman in my daily life,” said Duckworth. “For 114 years, Girl Scouts of America has instilled the values of service and how to always ‘be prepared’ in generations of girls, empowering them to lead wherever they go—in business, science, public service and beyond. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution to commemorate and honor this historic organization.”
The resolution is cosponsored in the House of Representatives by Reps. Betty McCollum (MN-04), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Yvette Clarke (NY-09).
The resolution is cosponsored in the Senate by Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NM), John Barrasso (R-WY), Angus King (I-ME) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH).
Text of the resolution can be read here.