A bill 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 Senate
- Passed House
- 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 these programs remain exclusively for female athletes. However, the bill allows for male students to train alongside female athletes without impacting their opportunities or benefits. It clarifies that ‘sex’ refers to a person’s biological characteristics at birth.
Key provisions
- Prohibits male participation in women’s and girls’ athletic programs at military academies.
- Requires the Secretary of Defense to enforce the prohibition.
- Allows for male training alongside female athletes.
- Specifies that male participation cannot result in female athletes losing roster spots or benefits.
Who is affected
- Male students at the U.S. Military, Naval, and Air Force academies
- Female students and athletes at the U.S. Military, Naval, and Air Force academies
- The U.S. Department of Defense
- The U.S. Military Academy
- The U.S. Naval Academy
Notable changes
- Creates a specific restriction on male participation in designated women’s and girls’ athletic programs.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘sex’ for the purposes of the bill.
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