Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act

This bill would require certified national governing bodies of amateur sports, such as USA Gymnastics, to establish rules prohibiting individuals defined as male from participating in athletic competitions designated for females, women, or girls. The bill defines male based on reproductive system characteristics that produce sperm for fertilization.

If enacted, this legislation would affect how amateur sports organizations, including those governing Olympic athletes, establish eligibility rules for women's and girls' competitions. Sports governing bodies would need to implement policies aligned with this definition. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the Senate in February 2025, and has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.