H.R.8781

Title IX Clarification Act of 2026

Introduced·5/13/26

Clarifies that discrimination prohibited under Title IX is based on biological sex.

The Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 amends the Education Amendments of 1972 to clarify that discrimination prohibited under Title IX is based on biological sex. It defines "female" and "male" based on reproductive systems and applies these definitions to federal nondiscrimination requirements in education programs receiving federal financial assistance. The amendments take effect on the date of enactment.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 21

10:15 AM

House Committee on Education and Workforce Hearing

History

Jul 21

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 21

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.

May 13

House

Introduced in House