H.R.734 — Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023
House Roll Call
H.R.734
| Bill | H.R.734 — Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Recommit |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 204 / Nay 218 / Present 0 / Not Voting 13 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | 218 | 0 | 4 |
| D | 204 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Recommit
Bill Analysis
The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 (HR 734) aims to ensure that only individuals born female can compete in women’s sports at federally funded educational institutions. The bill seeks to amend Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities, to clarify the definition of “female” in the context of sports.
Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a definition of “female” as someone who is biologically female at birth. This definition is intended to prevent transgender women (assigned male at birth) from participating in women’s sports, thereby preserving competitive fairness for cisgender female athletes. The bill mandates that educational institutions receiving federal funding must enforce this definition in their athletic programs.
The bill is expected to affect all public and private educational institutions that receive federal funding, including K-12 schools and colleges. It directly impacts female athletes, particularly those competing in sports at these institutions, by aiming to protect their opportunities and achievements in athletics.
Funding implications are tied to compliance with the bill’s provisions; institutions that fail to adhere to the new regulations could risk losing federal funding. The bill does not allocate new funding but reinforces existing Title IX funding structures.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has since been received in the Senate, where it awaits further consideration. Key timelines include potential hearings and votes in the Senate, which will determine its fate in the legislative process. The act reflects ongoing national debates regarding gender identity, sports participation, and Title IX protections, positioning itself as a significant legislative measure in the context of women’s athletics.
Yea (204)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
Nay (218)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Not Voting (13)
K
Ken Buck
C
Cori Bush
D
Daniel Kildee
B
Barbara Lee
