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Stop the Invasion of Women’s Spaces Act

3/6/2025, 7:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1017

Bill 119 HR 1017, also known as the "Single-Sex Facility Access Act," aims to prevent entities from receiving federal funds if they allow individuals to access or use single-sex facilities that do not align with their biological sex. This bill specifically targets entities such as schools, businesses, and government facilities that provide single-sex facilities like bathrooms and locker rooms.

The bill states that individuals must use facilities that correspond to their biological sex, rather than their gender identity. This means that transgender individuals may be required to use facilities that do not align with their gender identity, which has sparked controversy and debate.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the privacy and safety of individuals using single-sex facilities. They believe that allowing individuals to use facilities based on their gender identity could lead to potential safety concerns, particularly for women and children. Opponents of the bill argue that it discriminates against transgender individuals and violates their rights. They believe that individuals should be able to use facilities that align with their gender identity, rather than their biological sex. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1017 raises important questions about the balance between privacy, safety, and inclusivity in single-sex facilities. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and how it may impact federal funding for entities that do not comply with its provisions.

Congressional Summary of HR 1017

Stop the Invasion of Women’s Spaces Act

This bill bars provision of federal funds to entities (including private entities and state, local, and tribal governments) that permit an individual to access or use single-sex restrooms, locker rooms, or changing rooms on the entity's property other than those corresponding to the individual's biological sex. 

This prohibition does not apply to entities that permit such access for (1) emergency medical personnel responding to a medical emergency, or (2) law enforcement officers in active pursuit of a suspect or as part of an active investigation.

Current Status of Bill HR 1017

Bill HR 1017 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill HR 1017 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2025.  Bill HR 1017's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of February 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1017

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1017

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1017

To prohibit an entity from receiving Federal funds if such entity permits an individual to access or use a single-sex facility on the property of such entity that does not correspond to the biological sex of such person, and for other purposes.
To prohibit an entity from receiving Federal funds if such entity permits an individual to access or use a single-sex facility on the property of such entity that does not correspond to the biological sex of such person, and for other purposes.

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