H.R.28 — Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
House Roll Call
H.R.28
| Bill | H.R.28 — Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 218 / Nay 206 / Present 1 / Not Voting 9 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 216 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 2 | 206 | 1 | 6 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (HR 28) aims to ensure that only individuals born female are permitted to participate 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 educational programs and activities.
Key provisions of the bill include defining “female” as someone whose biological sex is female at birth, thereby excluding transgender women from competing in women’s sports. This definition is intended to preserve the integrity of women’s athletic competitions and ensure fair opportunities for biological females. The bill mandates that schools and colleges receiving federal funds must comply with this definition to maintain their eligibility for federal assistance.
The legislation affects a wide range of educational institutions, including public schools, colleges, and universities that participate in federal funding programs. It also impacts governing bodies of sports, such as the NCAA and other athletic associations, which must align their policies with the new federal standards.
Beneficiaries of the bill are primarily biological females who compete in sports, as it aims to create a level playing field in athletic competitions. Conversely, the bill regulates the participation of transgender athletes, specifically transgender women, by restricting their eligibility in women’s sports.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has since been received in the Senate for consideration. The timeline for further action remains uncertain, pending Senate deliberation and potential amendments. If passed, the bill would require institutions to implement compliance measures, likely affecting the upcoming academic and sports seasons.
Overall, HR 28 reflects ongoing national discussions regarding gender identity, sports participation, and the rights of women and girls in athletics.
Yea (218)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michael Waltz
Nay (206)
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
R
Rashida Tlaib
S
Sylvester Turner
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Present (1)
Not Voting (9)
R
Raúl Grijalva
L
Lisa McClain
E
Eric Swalwell
