Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2020

House Bill 5603 - Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5603 Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:15 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5603

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2020

This bill requires that, for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (which prohibits discrimination based on sex in any federally funded educational program or activity), sex shall be determined on the basis of sex assigned at birth by a physician.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5603

Bill HR 5603 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 14, 2020. Bill HR 5603 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 14, 2020. Bill HR 5603's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of January 14, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5603

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5603

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact Areas

- Athletes

- Education programs funding

- Elementary and secondary education

- Higher education

- School athletics

- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5603

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2020

To provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be determined on the basis of sex assigned at birth by a physician.

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2020