H.R. 8781 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Title IX Clarification Act of 2026
H.R. 8781 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on May 13, 2026, sponsored by Jodey C. Arrington with 44 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 13, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 44
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 This bill defines the terms sex , female , and male for purposes of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs that receive federal financial assistance. Specifically, the bill defines sex as an individual’s biologically determined sex, as either male or female.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jodey C. Arrington (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 44 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 698. (Sep 8, 2026)
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