WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, 2026

In his proclamation designating March 2026 as Women’s History Month, President Donald J. Trump honors the "extraordinary American women" of the past and present while outlining specific "America First" policies aimed at supporting women, families, and female entrepreneurs.Key highlights of the proclamation include:Family and Health Initiatives: The President touts the permanent expansion of the Child Tax Credit and the creation of "Trump Accounts" for the next generation. He also highlights TrumpRx, an initiative that has reportedly reduced the cost of insulin and fertility treatments.Women’s Sports and Title IX: The administration reaffirms its commitment to "keeping men out of women’s sports," enforcing Title IX as originally written, and ensuring the preservation of scholarships and roster opportunities for female athletes.Economic Empowerment: The proclamation details several measures from the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and other tax reforms designed to benefit women in the workforce:The elimination of taxes on tips and overtime pay.A 20% tax deduction for small business owners.Expanded trade markets for female farmers to sell products globally.Safety and Rule of Law: The President links the empowerment of women to his administration’s focus on restoring public safety and the rule of law in American cities.A Legacy of Strength: The text recognizes women as "champions of success" in roles ranging from military service and government leadership to entrepreneurship and motherhood.The proclamation concludes by calling on the nation to observe the month with programs and ceremonies that honor the women who have "formed our conscience and elevated our spirit" over the 250-year history of the United States.