Defend Girls Athletics Act

# Defend Girls Athletics Act (HR 4363) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Defend Girls Athletics Act would establish a federal requirement that schools receiving federal education funding must designate athletic teams and facilities based on biological sex rather than gender identity. Specifically, it would require that girls' sports teams, scholarships, and locker rooms be limited to students whose biological sex is female. The bill aims to address concerns about fairness in women's athletics by preventing transgender girls and women from competing on girls' sports teams. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would impact public and private schools that receive federal funding, students (particularly transgender athletes), and schools' athletic programs.

It would also affect Title IX regulations, the federal law governing sex-based discrimination in education. **Current Status:** The bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Committee review is typically the first step in the legislative process, where bills are examined and may be revised or rejected before advancing further.