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Fair Play for Women Act

3/13/2024, 10:51 AM

Congressional Summary of S 5307

Fair Play for Women Act

This bill addresses issues concerning sex discrimination in sports. For example, the bill prohibits intercollegiate athletic associations from engaging in certain acts of sex discrimination, including discrimination through (1) the rules it sets for intercollegiate athletics; (2) the facilities, amenities, and goods or services provided for competitions; or (3) the distribution of revenues or other benefits.

The bill also requires institutions of higher education to periodically report to the Department of Education certain data related to men's and women's sports programs.

Current Status of Bill S 5307

Bill S 5307 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 20, 2022. Bill S 5307 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 20, 2022.  Bill S 5307's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 20, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5307

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5307

Primary Policy Focus

Sports and Recreation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5307

Fair Play for Women Act
Fair Play for Women Act
A bill to prohibit certain discrimination against athletes on the basis of sex by intercollegiate athletic associations, and for other purposes.

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