Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2020

House Bill 5702 - Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5702 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 Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:15 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5702

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2020

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5702

Bill HR 5702 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 29, 2020. Bill HR 5702 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 29, 2020. Bill HR 5702's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of January 29, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5702

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5702

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Athletes

- Education programs funding

- School athletics

- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5702

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 biological sex as determined at birth by a physician.

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2020