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HR 8781 Advanced toward a vote

Defines "sex" in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as an individual's biologically determined sex, either male or female, for federal nondiscrimination rules covering education programs that receive federal funding.

Official title: Title IX Clarification Act of 2026

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote
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House
Introduced 13-MAY-2026
Referred 13-MAY-2026
Approved by committee 21-JUL-2026
Reported 08-SEP-2026
On the calendar 08-SEP-2026
Key points
  • Amends Section 901(c) of the Education Amendments of 1972 to define "sex" as an individual's biologically determined sex, either male or female.
  • Defines "female" and "male" by reproductive system function, based on which reproductive system produces, transports, and utilizes the large gamete (ova) or the small gamete (sperm) for fertilization.
  • Applies the amendments to education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance on or after the date of enactment.
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Official CRS summary

Covers an older version. The newest CRS summary describes the bill as of "Introduced in House" (13-MAY-2026); the text has changed since (Reported in House, 08-SEP-2026).

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Education

Sponsor Jodey C. Arrington (R-TX) Cosponsors · 44
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congress.gov page Reported in House (08-SEP-2026) Introduced in House (13-MAY-2026)