HR4363Referred to Committee

Defend Girls Athletics Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-14
Introduced
57
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Andy Barr
Andy Barr
Republican · KY · Representative
Votes with party: 98.8% (564 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (57)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2025-07-14

Source: Congress.gov

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would require schools to designate athletic teams and facilities based on biological sex rather than gender identity, affecting how transgender students can participate in school sports. It would apply to any school receiving federal education funding, potentially impacting millions of students and schools across the country. The bill aims to address concerns about fairness in girls' athletics, though it remains controversial among education advocates, civil rights groups, and medical organizations.

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