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S.9 would set a birth-sex rule for girls' and women's school sports

Officially: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025

S.9 would make it a Title IX violation for federally funded schools to let someone the bill defines as male compete in sports reserved for women or girls. For this rule only, sex would be decided solely by reproductive biology and genetics at birth.

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What this bill actually does

Amends Section 901 of the Education Amendments of 1972, the core Title IX anti-discrimination section.
Makes it a Title IX violation for federally funded schools or programs to let a person whose sex is male take part in an athletic program or activity designated for women or girls.
Requires that, for this rule, sex be determined based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth.

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The debate

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✓Arguments in support

Supporters argue that biological males have physical advantages that can make competition unfair in women's sports.
The bill is seen as a way to protect opportunities for cisgender female athletes, ensuring they have access to rosters and scholarships.
It aims to preserve the original intent of Title IX, which was to increase opportunities for women in education and athletics.

✕Arguments against

Critics say the bill discriminates against transgender students, violating their civil rights.
Opponents argue that it could increase mental health risks for transgender youth, who already face higher rates of depression and suicide.
The bill may conflict with current Title IX interpretations that protect transgender students from discrimination.

Where this bill is in the process

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Introduced

Introduced in Senate

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Senate Committee

Under Senate committee consideration

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Senate Floor Vote

Voted on by Senate

Latest: 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) (3/3/2025)

MAR 3

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Passed Senate

Approved by Senate

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House Review

Sent to House for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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S.9 would set a birth-sex rule for girls' and women's school sports

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