Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025

The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 aims to amend Title IX regulations to define sex based on reproductive biology and genetics at birth. If enacted, the bill would prohibit any school or educational institution receiving federal funding from allowing individuals who were born male to participate in athletic programs or activities specifically designated for women or girls. This would apply to public elementary and secondary schools as well as colleges and universities.

Under the proposal, male athletes would still be permitted to train or practice with female teams, provided that their participation does not deprive female athletes of roster spots, scholarships, or other athletic opportunities. The bill seeks to establish that allowing biological males to compete in female sports categories constitutes a violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.

Additionally, the legislation would require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on the impact of male participation in women's sports. This report would specifically examine potential negative effects on female athletes, including psychological, developmental, and sociological impacts, as well as the loss of competitive opportunities. Because this is a standard bill, it would require approval from both chambers of Congress and the President's signature to become law.