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Bill prohibits male participation in women's athletic programs at military service academies

Original title: A bill to prohibit the participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls.

June 9, 2025

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Jun 9, 2025

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes a federal mandate regarding gender eligibility for sports teams at military institutions, which will determine participation rights for cadets and midshipmen at the U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

military service academies

These institutions must enforce the prohibition on male participation in women's athletic programs.

female cadets

The eligibility criteria for athletic programs designated for women or girls will be restricted to exclude males.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill bans biological males from participating in athletic programs or activities at U.S. that are specifically designated for women or girls. The measure applies to all federal military service academies.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Which institutions are affected by this bill?

The bill applies to all .

What is the current status of this bill?

As of June 9, 2025, the bill has been read twice and on Armed Services.

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Discoveries

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Federalization of Academy Sports Policy

The bill seeks to codify gender-based athletic participation rules at the federal level for military academies, moving beyond internal institutional policy.

military service academies

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Armed Services“The committee to which the bill was referred for review.”Map →

organizationmilitary service academies“The institutions directly affected by the proposed prohibition.”Map →

Analysis Score

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Controversy85
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