HR-3917 : Still Just a Bill

H.R. 3917, introduced by Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, aims to prohibit males from participating in athletic programs or activities at the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and the United States Air Force Academy that are specifically designated for women or girls.

Key provisions of the bill include:

• The Secretary of Defense is directed to ensure that the military service academies do not allow individuals whose sex is male to participate in women's or girls' athletic programs or activities.
• The bill clarifies that it should not be interpreted to prevent males from training or practicing with women's or girls' teams, provided that no female athlete is deprived of a roster spot, participation opportunity, scholarship, admission, or any other benefit associated with the athletic program.
• The legislation defines "athletic programs and activities" to include all programs or activities conditioned upon participation with any athletic team.
• "Sex" is defined as a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.