Concerning the National Collegiate Athletic Association policy for eligibility in women's sports.

House Resolution

H.Res. 47

119th Congress

Concerning the National Collegiate Athletic Association policy for eligibility in women's sports.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Stephen F. Lynch

Representative

Democratic

MA-8

Cosponsors

14

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Sports and Recreation

Summary

This resolution calls on the NCAA to revoke its transgender student-athlete eligibility policy and urges adoption of a biological sex-based policy for all sports and divisions. The resolution reflects congressional opposition to current NCAA rules that allow transgender women to compete in womens sports under certain conditions, arguing such policies disadvantage female athletes.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution calls on the NCAA to revoke its transgender student-athlete eligibility policy and urges adoption of a biological sex-based policy for all sports and divisions. The resolution reflects congressional opposition to current NCAA rules that allow transgender women to compete in womens sports under certain conditions, arguing such policies disadvantage female athletes.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution calls on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to revoke its transgender student-athlete eligibility policy and urges the NCAA to require its member conferences to conform to a biological sex-based policy across all sports and all divisions.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Calls for revocation of NCAA transgender athlete policy
Urges biological sex-based eligibility across all sports
Applies to all NCAA divisions
Non-binding congressional resolution
Reflects ongoing debate over transgender sports participation

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution enters the contentious debate over transgender athletes in womens sports. While non-binding, it signals congressional sentiment on NCAA policy. Supporters argue biological advantages create unfair competition for female athletes. Opponents contend such policies discriminate against transgender individuals and that current NCAA hormone-based requirements address competitive concerns.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Sports and Recreation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

47, 119th Congress (2025). "Concerning the National Collegiate Athletic Association policy for eligibility in women's sports.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-47