Bills · HRES 536
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 536Women's rightsCommemorative events and holidays
Supporting the designation of the week including June 23, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of title IX and the growth of women's sports.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it's a clear statement from a portion of Congress on a highly debated topic: the future of women's sports and who should be allowed to compete. If this resolution passes, it doesn't create new laws or change funding, but it formally establishes the House's support for observing "National Women's Sports Week" with a specific emphasis on safeguarding female-only sports.
Without this resolution, there would be no formal congressional statement affirming these particular sentiments about Title IX and single-sex sports. For voters, it highlights the ongoing tension between celebrating the historical achievements of women in sports under Title IX and the contemporary debate over gender identity and athletic fairness, especially concerning transgender athletes. It indicates that protecting single-sex sports for biological females is a legislative priority for some members of Congress.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House of Representatives supports designating the week including June 23, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week."
This provision formally recognizes a specific week to celebrate women's achievements and historical advancements in sports.
PROVISION 02
The resolution aims to celebrate the anniversary of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs, including athletics.
It commemorates a landmark law that significantly increased athletic opportunities for women and girls.
PROVISION 03
It states that the benefits of Title IX are undermined when men identifying as women compete in female sports, arguing that single-sex teams are necessary for equal opportunities.
This provision takes a definitive stance on the controversial issue of transgender athletes' participation in women's sports.
PROVISION 04
The resolution supports marking the observance with programs and activities that celebrate female athletes and promote equal access to athletic opportunities for both sexes.
It encourages specific actions to honor female athletes and continue advocating for fairness in sports.
PROVISION 05
It explicitly supports "legislative efforts to protect single-sex sports."
This signals an intent to pursue legal measures to ensure that women's sports categories are exclusively for biological females.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 23
Submitted in House
JUN 23
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 536
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 23, 2025
Last actionJun 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 23, 2025
House Res.HRES 536Women's rightsCommemorative events and holidays
Supporting the designation of the week including June 23, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of title IX and the growth of women's sports.
INTRODUCED JUN 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 23, 2025
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READING
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