To provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
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Sponsor and status
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Introduced on Jan 21, 2021
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 21, 2021. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
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114 Cosponsors (114 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“House Republicans File Discharge Petition for Steube Bill to Protect Women's Sports”
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Rep. Gregory Steube [R-FL17]
(Sponsor)
on Apr 26, 2022
“Congressman Tom Rice Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Women and Girls in Competitive Sports”
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Rep. Tom Rice [R-SC7]
(Co-sponsor)
on Mar 25, 2022
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Jan 29, 2020
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Jan 21, 2021
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H.R. 426 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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