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The House passed a bill that would require the US to pay female athletes the same compensation as male competitors. This is a significant victory for female athletes who are competing in over 50 different national sports.
The bill, which is known as the Equal Pay for Team USA Act, would require the US to pay female athletes the same compensation as male competitors. It would also require the country to provide benefits and medical care for these athletes.
Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington stated that the bill would set a standard that all female athletes in the country should be treated equally. It requires the country to provide them with the same level of compensation and benefits that male competitors receive.
The bill was introduced in 2019 following the lawsuit that the US women's national soccer team filed against the US Soccer Federation. The organization agreed to settle the case for $24 million.
In September, the members of the women's soccer team reached a collective bargaining agreement, which ensured that they receive equal pay.
"The legislation was passed by both houses of Congress and sent to the president. It shows that the US is committed to providing equal pay for female athletes in all national sports. In a statement, the US Soccer Federation's president said that the bill sends a clear message that the country is willing to work with its athletes to achieve the same compensation."
The preceding is a summary of an article that originally appeared on Washington Examiner.
