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Save Women’s Sports Act of 2023

2/6/2024, 6:49 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6728

Bill 118 hr 6728, also known as the Save Women's Sports Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to protect opportunities for female athletes by ensuring that only biological females are allowed to compete in women's sports.

The bill states that in any athletic competition that is designated for females, participants must be classified based on their biological sex as determined at birth. This means that individuals who were born male are not allowed to compete in women's sports, even if they identify as female.

Supporters of the Save Women's Sports Act argue that allowing biological males to compete in women's sports gives them an unfair advantage due to differences in physical strength and athletic ability. They believe that this bill is necessary to maintain a level playing field for female athletes and protect the integrity of women's sports. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it discriminates against transgender individuals and goes against principles of inclusivity and equality. They believe that all individuals should have the right to compete in sports based on their gender identity, rather than their biological sex. Overall, the Save Women's Sports Act of 2023 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about fairness, equality, and the rights of transgender individuals in the realm of athletics. It remains to be seen how Congress will ultimately decide on this issue.

Congressional Summary of HR 6728

Save Women’s Sports Act of 2023

This bill requires intercollegiate, intramural, or club athletic teams or sports that are sponsored by a public school or a public college or university or a non-public school or institution receiving federal financial assistance to have three categories based on biological sex at birth: males, females, and coed. The membership of athletic teams or sports designated solely for females shall only be open to biological females at birth. All federal financial assistance shall be terminated for failure to comply.

Current Status of Bill HR 6728

Bill HR 6728 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 12, 2023. Bill HR 6728 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 12, 2023.  Bill HR 6728's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of December 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6728

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
11
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6728

Primary Policy Focus

Sports and Recreation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6728

Save Women’s Sports Act of 2023
Save Women’s Sports Act of 2023
To require public school, and public institution of higher education, athletic teams and clubs to be designated for membership based on biological sex, and for other purposes.

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