Congress·Introduced·S. 9

Congress Proposes Ban on Biological Males Participating in Women's and Girls' Sports

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov

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

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Key Points

This bill would change how schools and colleges decide who can play on sports teams. It requires that for athletic programs, a person's sex must be determined only by their biology and genetics at birth.
Any school or organization that receives federal money would be prohibited from allowing biological males to participate in sports programs specifically designated for women or girls.
The policy aims to protect athletic opportunities for female athletes. Supporters of the bill argue that biological differences can create unfair advantages in competitions meant for women.
If a school or university fails to follow these rules, they would be in violation of federal education laws. This could lead to the loss of federal funding for that institution.

EducationCivil Rights

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Who is affectedScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

6 milestones7 actions

Mar 3, 2025Senate

Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 100. (CR S1455-1456)

Mar 3, 2025Senate

Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1455)

Feb 27, 2025Senate

Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1434)

Feb 27, 2025Senate

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

Jan 8, 2025Senate

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 2.

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

2025-2026

Senate considers the bill for a floor vote

If the bill passes the Senate, it would move to the House for consideration. Schools would not yet need to change any policies until both chambers pass the bill and the president signs it.

Vote Results

1 vote

SenateFailedClotureMar 3, 2025

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

Democrat

0 – 43 · 2

Republican

51 – 0 · 2

Independent

0 – 2

View full roll call

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Politico·about 1 year ago

House passes bill restricting transgender athletes from women's sports

The House passed H.R. 28, a cornerstone of the GOP's education agenda, on a 218-206 vote. The legislation bans transgender women from competing on teams consistent with their gender identity and delivers on a priority for the incoming Trump administration.

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Axios·about 1 year ago

Senate sets up vote to restrict trans women from women's sports

Senate Majority Leader John Thune moved to bring the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to a vote. The bill is a key priority for conservatives and was designed to potentially divide the Democratic caucus ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.