Rep. Arrington Introduces Title IX Clarification Act to Define Sex Based on Biology in Schools
The House committee voted to approve this bill on July 21, 2026. It must now move to the full House for further consideration. The bill is actively moving through the legislative process.
Companion bill: Title IX: Defining Sex Based on Biology →While the bill has many supporters in the House, it faces a very difficult path in the Senate where similar measures often lack the votes to move forward.
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Companion
Identical companion bill S. 5179 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
S. 5179 (119th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Transgender students would be most directly affected. By defining sex strictly as biological, schools receiving federal funding would no longer be able to use Title IX to protect transgender students' access to bathrooms, locker rooms, sports teams, or other sex-separated activities that match their gender identity. This could lead to exclusion from programs and increased vulnerability to discrimination in educational settings.
“the term `sex' refers to an individual's biologically determined sex, as either male or female”
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
A group of House Republicans introduced legislation on Wednesday that would define 'sex' under Title IX based on biology. The Title IX Clarification Act seeks to prevent the Department of Education from interpreting the law to include gender identity or sexual orientation.
The Title IX Clarification Act, introduced by Rep. Jodey Arrington, would establish a statutory definition of sex based on biological reality. Supporters argue the bill is necessary to protect the safety and opportunities of female students in schools receiving federal funds.
Republicans in the House introduced the Title IX Clarification Act to ensure that federal law defines sex according to biology. The legislation would require schools to use biological definitions for sports and facilities, effectively barring gender identity-based protections.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Title IX Clarification Act of 2026
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