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S.251: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 4, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 4, 2021
Bill Summary
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2021 This bill makes it a violation of federal law for a recipient of federal funds who operates, sponsors, or facilitates athletic programs or activities to permit a person whose sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls. The bill specifies that sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 4, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Feb. 4, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mike Lee (R-Utah) |