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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations.
AI Summary
This bill, formally titled the "Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act," seeks to modify the legal definitions and eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations. Specifically, the bill introduces precise definitions for "female" and "male" based on reproductive systems and biological capacity for egg or sperm production, and defines "sex" as an individual's that either of either male The key provision prohibits individuals whose biological sex is male from participating in amateur competitions that are specifically designated for females, women, or girls. This amendment to the existing United 36Section aims to create clearer guidelines around sex participation in amateur sports, with the apparent intent of preserving competitive opportunities for biological females. The bill defines biological sex in terms of reproductive potential, allowing for considerations of developmental or genetic variations, and establishes a new standard that-based on reproductive system characteristics. By, adding these definitions and participation restrictions, the bill seeks to provide a explicit rules for athletic competition eligibility.classifications.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (73)
Greg Steube (R)*,
Robert Aderholt (R),
Mark Alford (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Jim Baird (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Sheri Biggs (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Vern Buchanan (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Eric Burlison (R),
John Carter (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Monica De La Cruz (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Troy Downing (R),
Chuck Edwards (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Russ Fulcher (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Harriet Hageman (R),
Mike Haridopolos (R),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Mark Harris (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Erin Houchin (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Wesley Hunt (R),
John James (R),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Laurel Lee (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Richard McCormick (R),
John McGuire (R),
Mark Messmer (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Blake Moore (R),
Riley Moore (R),
Tim Moore (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
Robert Onder (R),
Burgess Owens (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
John Rutherford (R),
David Schweikert (R),
Keith Self (R),
Adrian Smith (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
David Taylor (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
William Timmons (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Derrick Van Orden (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Rudy Yakym (R),
Ryan Zinke (R),
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 10. (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1028/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1028/BILLS-119hr1028ih.pdf |
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