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Read. Follow. Verify.Bill prohibits male participation in women's athletic programs at military service academies
Last action · June 9, 2025: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill bans biological males from participating in athletic programs or activities at U.S. that are specifically designated for women or girls. The measure applies to all federal military service academies.
The bill establishes a federal mandate regarding gender eligibility for sports teams at military institutions, which will determine participation rights for cadets and midshipmen at the U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
military service academies
These institutions must enforce the prohibition on male participation in women's athletic programs.
female cadets
The eligibility criteria for athletic programs designated for women or girls will be restricted to exclude males.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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Federalization of Academy Sports Policy
The bill seeks to codify gender-based athletic participation rules at the federal level for military academies, moving beyond internal institutional policy.
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