Fair Play for Girls Act

# Fair Play for Girls Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Fair Play for Girls Act would require the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate and submit a report to Congress documenting incidents of violence against females in athletics. The report would compile data on assaults, harassment, and sex offenses occurring in sports settings across the United States. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects female athletes and sports programs nationwide.

It would also impact the Department of Justice, which would be tasked with gathering and analyzing the data, as well as Congress, which would receive the findings. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee (S 74, 119th Congress), meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). Before it can become law, it would need to pass committee review, Senate approval, House approval, and presidential signature.