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Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act.

8/7/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9701

The bill titled "To amend title 36, United States Code, to modify the Federal charter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution to clarify its membership eligibility requirements, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 9701 on July 15, 2026.

Congressional Summary of HR 9701

Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act

This bill limits membership eligibility for the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (commonly known as the Daughters of the American Revolution, or DAR) to biological women. (Under the bill, biological women are human females who naturally have, had, will have, or would have—if not for a congenital anomaly or intentional or unintentional disruption—a female reproductive system.)

Members must also satisfy any genealogical and membership qualifications the organization establishes, as under current law.

As background, DAR's federal charter provides that its purposes include perpetuating the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence.

Current Status of Bill HR 9701

Bill HR 9701 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 15, 2026. Bill HR 9701 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 15, 2026.  Bill HR 9701's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9701

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
148
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
148
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9701

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9701

To amend title 36, United States Code, to modify the Federal charter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution to clarify its membership eligibility requirements, and for other purposes.
To amend title 36, United States Code, to modify the Federal charter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution to clarify its membership eligibility requirements, and for other purposes.

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