S. 5179 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Title IX Clarification Act of 2026
S. 5179 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jul 30, 2026, sponsored by Marsha Blackburn with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 30, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 This bill defines the terms sex , female , and male for purposes of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs that receive federal financial assistance. Specifically, the bill defines sex as an individual’s biologically determined sex, as either male or female.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 30, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 30, 2026)
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