Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR536

Introduced
6/23/25  

Caption

Supporting the designation of the week including June 23, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of title IX and the growth of women's sports.

Impact

The resolution states that allowing men who identify as women to compete in female sports undermines the progress made by Title IX. The potential impact extends to legislative discussions around maintaining single-sex teams to ensure fairness in athletic competitions. By stressing the need for single-sex athletic competitions, the resolution aims to protect opportunities specifically for female athletes against the perceived dominance of biological males in athletics.

Summary

HR536 is a resolution supporting the designation of the week including June 23, 2025, as 'National Women's Sports Week.' This resolution aims to celebrate the anniversary of the enactment of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which significantly increased opportunities for female athletes. The resolution highlights the importance of equal access to athletic opportunities and pays tribute to the developmental benefits of sports participation for women and girls, including confidence, initiative, and leadership skills.

Contention

Supporters of HR536 argue that the protections provided by Title IX are at risk due to policies allowing individuals assigned male at birth to compete in women's sports. They cite instances where male athletes have won titles in women's categories, raising concerns about fairness and safety. However, such positions invite opposition from advocates for gender inclusion, who argue for the rights of transgender individuals to compete according to their gender identity, suggesting a climate of contention regarding gender issues in sports policies.

Companion Bills

US SR295

Related A resolution supporting the designation of the week of June 23 through June 29, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the enactment of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the growth of women's sports.

Previously Filed As

US HR536

Supporting the designation of the week including June 23, 2023, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of title IX and the growth of women's sports.

US SR267

A resolution supporting the designation of the week of June 18 through June 24, 2023, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the enactment of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the growth of women's sports.

US HR490

Supporting the designation of the week of June 12 through June 18, 2023, as "National Men's Health Week".

US SR24

A resolution supporting the observation of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 1, 2023, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports.

US SR542

A resolution supporting the observation of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 7, 2024, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports.

US HR866

Supporting the designation of the week beginning November 13, 2023, as "National Apprenticeship Week".

US HR330

Supporting the designation of the week of April 23 through April 29, 2023, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".

US HR1325

Supporting the designation of the month of June 2024, as "National Men's Health Month".

US HR1168

Supporting the designation of the week of April 21 through April 27, 2024, as "National Crime Victims Rights Week".

US HR1223

Designating October, 10, 2024, as "American Girls in Sports Day".

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