Bill would define sex by biology for Olympic sports eligibility
Placed on the calendarH.R. 1028Latest action
Sponsor: W. Gregory Steube · Representative · FL
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Official title: Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Education
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H.R. 1028 would require U.S. Olympic-track sports groups to bar those defined as male from female competitions.
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What does this do?
H.R. 1028 adds legal definitions of "male," "female," and "sex" based on reproductive biology to federal law governing the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and national sports governing bodies. It requires these organizations to bar anyone defined as male from competing in athletic competitions designated for females, women, or girls.
Who does it affect?
Affects national sports governing bodies chartered under the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act, such as USA Swimming and USA Track and Field. Primarily affects transgender women and girls, as well as intersex athletes, seeking to compete in female divisions of these organizations.
Why does it matter?
Eligibility for women's and girls' competitions in Olympic and amateur sports covered by this law would be determined by the bill's biological definitions rather than gender identity. The bill does not apply to school sports generally, professional leagues, or organizations outside this specific federal statute.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Feb 17, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 423.
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