Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
In Committee
Summary
Defines "male" and "female" by reproductive system and would bar people whose sex is male from female-designated amateur sports.
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- Individuals whose sex is male would be prohibited from participating in amateur athletic competitions designated for females, women, or girls.
- The bill would add definitions saying "female" refers to a reproductive system that produces eggs and "male" refers to a reproductive system that produces sperm.
- Amateur sports organizations would use those definitions when applying eligibility rules for events covered by this part of federal law.
- The text specifies no new funding, no sunset, and no new compliance mechanisms in the measure.
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New rules for female sports
If enacted, the bill would add definitions of "female", "male", and "sex" based on biological reproductive functions. It would bar anyone the law defines as male from competing in amateur athletic events designated for females, women, or girls. School and club organizers would use these rules when deciding who can join teams or get related scholarships and opportunities.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
FL • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
GA • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
LaMalfa
CA • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Haridopolos
FL • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
SC • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
TN • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
NY • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Webster (FL)
FL • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Nehls
TX • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
UT • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
IL • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Hageman
WY • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
IN • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Edwards
NC • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]
MT • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Fulcher
ID • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Babin
TX • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]
MT • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Aderholt
AL • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Kustoff
TN • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Buchanan
FL • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
AZ • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Messmer
IN • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Bost
IL • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]
WI • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Timmons
SC • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]
AZ • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
IA • R
Sponsored 2/6/2025
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
IA • R
Sponsored 2/6/2025
Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
AL • R
Sponsored 2/6/2025
Johnson (SD)
SD • R
Sponsored 2/6/2025
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
TN • R
Sponsored 2/6/2025
Crane
AZ • R
Sponsored 2/7/2025
Franklin, Scott
FL • R
Sponsored 2/10/2025
Bilirakis
FL • R
Sponsored 2/14/2025
Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
MI • R
Sponsored 2/21/2025
Greene (GA)
GA • R
Sponsored 6/27/2025
Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]
GA • R
Sponsored 7/29/2025
Hunt
TX • R
Sponsored 8/8/2025
Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1]
AZ • R
Sponsored 8/8/2025
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]
AL • R
Sponsored 8/8/2025
Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
FL • R
Sponsored 8/8/2025
Biggs (SC)
SC • R
Sponsored 8/8/2025
Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
MS • R
Sponsored 8/19/2025
Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]
MO • R
Sponsored 8/19/2025
Stauber
MN • R
Sponsored 8/26/2025
Lee (FL)
FL • R
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]
IN • R
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
TX • R
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
NE • R
Sponsored 9/3/2025
Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
UT • R
Sponsored 9/4/2025
Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2]
OH • R
Sponsored 9/4/2025
Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]
MO • R
Sponsored 9/15/2025
Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]
NC • R
Sponsored 9/15/2025
Kelly (PA)
PA • R
Sponsored 9/15/2025
Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
VA • R
Sponsored 9/16/2025
Moore (WV)
WV • R
Sponsored 9/16/2025
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
TX • R
Sponsored 9/19/2025
Harris (NC)
NC • R
Sponsored 10/3/2025
Onder
MO • R
Sponsored 10/8/2025
Moore (NC)
NC • R
Sponsored 10/8/2025
Barr
KY • R
Sponsored 10/24/2025
Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]
MD • R
Sponsored 10/28/2025
Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]
SC • R
Sponsored 12/3/2025
Rutherford
FL • R
Sponsored 12/3/2025
Hudson
NC • R
Sponsored 12/3/2025
Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
IN • R
Sponsored 12/3/2025
Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]
TX • R
Sponsored 12/15/2025
McGuire
VA • R
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Van Drew
NJ • R
Sponsored 2/3/2026
Ellzey
TX • R
Sponsored 2/17/2026
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