H.R. 426 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2021
H.R. 426 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 21, 2021, sponsored by W. Gregory Steube with 133 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 133
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2021 This bill makes it a violation of federal law for a recipient of federal funds who operates, sponsors, or facilitates athletic programs or activities to permit a person whose sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
W. Gregory Steube (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 133 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 21, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Banks. Petition No: 117-13. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2022042613?Page=2&CongressNum=117">Discharge petition</a> text with signature (Apr 26, 2022)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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