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S5179119th CongressWALLET

Title IX Clarification Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Senator Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

Introduced

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.

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  • 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.

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New biological sex rule for schools

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, and it would include exceptions for congenital anomalies, accidents, or disruptions. The bill would take effect on enactment and would apply only to education programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance on or after that date. If enacted, students, applicants, and employees at those schools would be treated under this definition when schools make decisions about admissions, facilities, programs, or employment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

TN • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

    ID • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]

    ID • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

    WY • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

    MT • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

    MT • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Sen. Graham, Darline [R-SC]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 8/5/2026

  • Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 9/14/2026

Roll Call Votes

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