S. 5179: A bill to clarify that for purposes of Federal nondiscrimination requirements applicable to education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance, discrimination prohibited under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is based on the biological reality of sex.
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-07-30 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] |
| Cosponsors | 10 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (10)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| James C. Justice | R WV (original cosponsor) 2026-07-30 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2026-07-30 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2026-07-30 |
| James E. Risch | R ID (original cosponsor) 2026-07-30 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID (original cosponsor) 2026-07-30 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2026-07-30 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2026-07-30 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2026-07-30 |
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2026-07-30 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2026-07-30 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 5179?
S. 5179 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to clarify that for purposes of Federal nondiscrimination requirements applicable to education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance, discrimination prohibited under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is based on the biological reality of sex..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 5179 are available on congress.gov.
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