# 119-s-5179: Title IX Clarification Act of 2026

119-s-5179, Title IX Clarification Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-02).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5179
- Congress: 119
- Title: Title IX Clarification Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN)
- Cosponsors: 12
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-02

## Summary

**Anchors Title IX nondiscrimination to biological sex as male or female.** This bill would redefine 'sex' in Title IX to mean an individual's biologically determined sex and classify 'male' and 'female' by the reproductive systems that produce sperm or ova. - Individuals: It would define "female" as a natural person who naturally has, had, will have, or would have, but for a congenital anomaly, historical accident, or intentional or unintentional disruption, the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes the large gamete (ova) for fertilization. It would define "male" by the corresponding reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes the small gamete (sperm). - Educational institutions and programs: It would reorganize the terminology in Section 901(c) and insert a structured, enumerated definition of "educational institution" within Title IX. - Timing and funding: The amendments would take effect on enactment and apply to education programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance on or after enactment.

## Cosponsors (12)

- Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV] (R-WV), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Graham, Darline [R-SC] (R-SC), 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL), 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New biological sex rule for schools: mixed, high. This bill would change how Title IX defines "sex" for schools that get federal money. It would define "sex" as an individual's biologically determined sex, male or female. It would define "female" by the reproductive system that produces ova and "male" by the reproductive system that produces sperm…

## Related bills

- 119-s-3752: SAVE America Act
- 119-s-401: Fair Access to Banking Act
- 119-s-186: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025
- 119-s-6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- 119-s-9: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
- 119-s-65: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-5179 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5179)

## Related
- [119-s-3752: SAVE America Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3752)
- [119-s-401: Fair Access to Banking Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-401)
- [119-s-186: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-186)
- [119-s-6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-6)
- [119-s-9: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-9)
- [119-s-65: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-65)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5179 (as of 2026-10-02).