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S. 405: Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-02-05
SponsorSen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
Policy areaSports and Recreation
Cosponsors7
Latest action2025-02-05 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Last updated2026-02-12

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-05):

Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act

This bill requires certified national governing bodies (NGBs) of amateur sports (e.g., USA Gymnastics) to prohibit a person whose sex is male from participating in an amateur athletic competition that is designated for females, women, or girls.

Under the bill, male means an individual who has, had, will have—or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident—the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for fertilization.

Cosponsors (7)

NameParty / state
Mike Lee R UT 2025-04-29
Kevin Cramer R ND 2025-11-19
James C. Justice R WV 2026-01-08
Jim Banks R IN 2026-01-14
Shelley Moore Capito R WV 2026-01-28
Steve Daines R MT 2026-01-28
Rick Scott R FL 2026-02-11

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 405 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 405?

S. 405 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 405 are available on congress.gov.

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