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Concerning the National Collegiate Athletic Association policy for eligibility in women's sports.
2/7/2025, 8:57 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 47
Bill 119 H.Res. 47, also known as the Concerning the National Collegiate Athletic Association policy for eligibility in women's sports, is a piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of transgender athletes participating in women's sports at the collegiate level. The bill specifically calls on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to review and revise its policies regarding transgender athletes' eligibility to compete in women's sports.
The bill highlights concerns that allowing transgender athletes who were assigned male at birth to compete in women's sports may create an unfair advantage due to differences in physical strength and athletic ability. It argues that this could potentially harm the integrity of women's sports and put female athletes at a disadvantage.
The legislation urges the NCAA to consider factors such as testosterone levels, physical size, and other biological differences when determining eligibility for transgender athletes in women's sports. It also calls for the establishment of clear guidelines and regulations to ensure fair competition and protect the rights of female athletes. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 47 seeks to address the complex and controversial issue of transgender athletes in women's sports by urging the NCAA to carefully consider the implications of its policies and make necessary revisions to ensure fairness and equality for all athletes.
The bill highlights concerns that allowing transgender athletes who were assigned male at birth to compete in women's sports may create an unfair advantage due to differences in physical strength and athletic ability. It argues that this could potentially harm the integrity of women's sports and put female athletes at a disadvantage.
The legislation urges the NCAA to consider factors such as testosterone levels, physical size, and other biological differences when determining eligibility for transgender athletes in women's sports. It also calls for the establishment of clear guidelines and regulations to ensure fair competition and protect the rights of female athletes. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 47 seeks to address the complex and controversial issue of transgender athletes in women's sports by urging the NCAA to carefully consider the implications of its policies and make necessary revisions to ensure fairness and equality for all athletes.
Congressional Summary of HRES 47
This resolution calls on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to revoke its transgender student-athlete eligibility policy and urges the NCAA to require its member conferences to conform to a biological sex-based policy across all sports and all divisions.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 47
Bill HRES 47 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2025. Bill HRES 47 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 15, 2025. Bill HRES 47's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of January 15, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 47
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
25Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
25Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 47
Primary Policy Focus
Sports and RecreationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 47
Concerning the National Collegiate Athletic Association policy for eligibility in women's sports.
Concerning the National Collegiate Athletic Association policy for eligibility in women's sports.
Comments

Mabel Hsu
636
1 year ago
I can't believe this bill is actually happening. It's so unfair to women athletes. How is this gonna affect us in the short term?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 47
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