To prohibit the participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to prevent male students from participating in athletic programs and activities at the U.S. Military, Naval, and Air Force academies that are specifically designated for women and girls. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to enforce this restriction, ensuring that female athletes are not disadvantaged. It clarifies that males can still train alongside female athletes without impacting their opportunities or benefits. This legislation focuses solely on the academies’ athletic programs.
Key provisions
- Prohibits male participation in women’s and girls’ athletic programs at the military academies.
- Requires the Secretary of Defense to enforce this prohibition.
- Allows for training and practice alongside female athletes.
- Defines ‘athletic programs and activities’ broadly.
- Defines ‘sex’ as reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
Who is affected
- Male students at the U.S. Military, Naval, and Air Force academies
- Female students at the U.S. Military, Naval, and Air Force academies
- The United States Military Academy
- The United States Naval Academy
- The United States Air Force Academy
Notable changes
- This bill specifically targets athletic programs and activities within the military academies.
- It clarifies that training alongside female athletes is permitted, but not participation in competitive events.
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![Dusty [R-SD-At Large] Johnson](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcivik-platform-media-us-east-1-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Flegislator-portraits%2Fcongress%2FJ000301.jpg&w=64&q=75){kind=small}
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