The bill, introduced on the 50th anniversary of King’s win over Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes last September, had earlier passed unaimously in the Senate. With it now passing both chambers of Congress, all that awaits is President Joe Biden’s signature to make it official.
Said Rep. Sherrill (NJ-11), “Billie Jean King’s lifetime of advocacy and hard work changed the landscape for women and girls on the court, in the classroom, and the workplace. That’s why it has been an absolute honor to help lead the bipartisan effort to add another ‘first’ to Billie Jean’s resume of trailblazing accomplishments.”
Previously honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009 by then-President Barack Obama, the 80-year-old King will soon hold both of her nation’s joint highest civilian awards.
