US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 28Passed Origin Chamber

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025

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Overview

This bill amends Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to clarify that for the purpose of athletics, ‘sex’ is defined as an individual’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth. It prohibits schools receiving federal funding from allowing individuals whose biological sex at birth is male to participate in athletic programs designated for women or girls. The bill includes provisions for a study to assess the potential negative impacts on girls’ participation and opportunities in single-sex sports due to male participation.

Key provisions

Defines ‘sex’ as reproductive biology and genetics at birth for athletic program compliance.
Prohibits schools from allowing males to participate in programs designated for women or girls.
Requires a study by the Comptroller General to assess the impact of male participation on girls’ sports.
The study will examine psychological, developmental, participatory, and sociological effects.
Excludes restrictions on training or practice with designated programs, as long as female participation isn’t negatively impacted.
Specifies that athletic programs include all programs conditional upon participation with an athletic team.
Clarifies the definition of ‘benefit’ for the purposes of roster spots and other opportunities.

Who is affected

Public elementary and secondary schools
Colleges and universities
Student athletes (female)

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Legislative history

15 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Jan 14, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 14, 2025House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206, 1 Present (Roll no. 12). (text: CR H126)

Jan 14, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206, 1 Present (Roll no. 12). (text: CR H126)

Jan 14, 2025House

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 218 (Roll no. 11).

Jan 14, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H139-140)

Jan 14, 2025House

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 28, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Adams demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jan 14, 2025House

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

Jan 14, 2025House

Ms. Adams moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H137)

Jan 14, 2025House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Jan 14, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 28.

Jan 14, 2025House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H126-138)

Jan 15, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate.

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Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025

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