Schools that get federal money would have to use biological sex definitions under Title IX. The bill defines sex as male or female and applies after it becomes law.
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Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Latest action on H.R. 8781: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects schools, colleges, and other education programs that receive federal money. It also affects students, parents, school staff, state education officials, and federal agencies that apply Title IX rules. The practical effect would depend on how the new definitions are used in school policies and legal disputes.
Why this matters: Title IX affects many school rules and complaints, so changing the meaning of sex could change how those rules work. The bill would set one federal definition tied to biological sex. That could make the rule clearer for schools, but it could also raise new disputes where current policies use a broader meaning of sex.
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Officially: Title IX Clarification Act of 2026
Schools that get federal money would have to use biological sex definitions under Title IX. The bill defines sex as male or female and applies after it becomes law.
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Sitting in House Committee
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Introduced
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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (5/13/2026)
House Floor Vote
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