Protecting Girls’ Sports for Military Kids Act
Protecting Girls’ Sports for Military Kids Act
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# Protecting Girls' Sports for Military Kids Act (HR 5149) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would establish federal standards for girls' sports eligibility at military schools and Department of Defense (DoD) schools. While the full legislative text wasn't provided in your request, bills with this title typically aim to set rules about who can compete on girls' sports teams at these federally-operated institutions, often addressing eligibility based on biological sex or gender identity. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect students attending military-connected schools, including Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools that serve children of military families both domestically and overseas.
It could also impact the schools themselves and military athletic programs that oversee student competitions. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 5149 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. To become law, it would need to advance through committee, pass the House, be approved by the Senate, and be signed by the President. *Note: For specific policy details and the exact provisions of this bill, I'd recommend reviewing the full text on Congress.gov, as the summary information provided was limited.*.
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.