Congress·In Committee·S. 405
Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act
Congress weighs new rules to bar males from women’s Olympic and amateur sports divisions
Part of: Federal Bills Seek to Define Sex and Restrict Participation in Women's Sports
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Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Senate
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.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Negative Impacts(1)
Mixed Impacts(1)
Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Feb 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act
Bill NumberS 405
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Data Sources
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Cosponsors
(4)R: 4
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