H.R. 28: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-03 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] |
| Policy area | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-15 — Received in the Senate. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-03):
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
This bill generally prohibits school athletic programs from allowing individuals whose biological sex at birth was male to participate in programs that are for women or girls.
Specifically, the bill provides that it is a violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 for federally funded education programs or activities to operate, sponsor, or facilitate athletic programs or activities that allow individuals of the male sex to participate in programs or activities that are designated for women or girls. (Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities, including in public elementary and secondary schools and in colleges and universities.) Under the bill, sex is based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
The bill does not prohibit male individuals from training or practicing with programs or activities for women or girls as long as such training or practice does not deprive any female of corresponding opportunities or benefits.
The Government Accountability Office must report on the benefits for women or girls in single-sex sports that would be lost as a result of male participation. In particular, the report must document the negative psychological, developmental, participatory, and sociological effects of male participation on girls.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tim Walberg | R MI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Ron Estes | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Erin Houchin | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Brad Finstad | R MN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Clay Higgins | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Russ Fulcher | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Nancy Mace | R SC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Andrew Ogles | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Harriet M. Hageman | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Dan Crenshaw | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Lance Gooden | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Daniel Meuser | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Dusty Johnson | R SD (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Josh Brecheen | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Pete Stauber | R MN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Burgess Owens | R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Juan Ciscomani | R AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Virginia Foxx | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Mike Ezell | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 28 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 28?
H.R. 28 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 28 are available on congress.gov.
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