Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act

Key Points

• Would define “female,” “male,” and “sex” in federal law based on biological reproductive systems.
• Would require U.S. amateur sports governing bodies to bar people whose sex is male from competing in events labeled for females, women, or girls.
• Could affect eligibility rules for Olympic-track athletes and other high-level amateur sports that follow these governing bodies’ standards.
• Supporters may say it protects fairness in women’s sports; critics may say it targets transgender athletes and could lead to disputes over who qualifies.
• If enacted, sports groups might need new policies for enforcing eligibility, which could affect athletes, teams, and event organizers.