House bill · H.R. 8781 (119th Congress)
Title IX Clarification Act of 2026
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Jodey C. Arrington (U.S. Representative, TX-19, Republican)
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Summary
Would define "sex" in biological terms for purposes of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, setting the basis on which sex discrimination is determined in education programs that receive federal funding.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
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- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
42
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- Addison P. McDowell
- Adrian Smith
- August Pfluger
- Barry Moore
- Beth Van Duyne
- Brad Finstad
- Brian Babin
- Christopher H. Smith
- Claudia Tenney
- Clay Higgins
- Craig A. Goldman
- Daniel Webster
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- David J. Taylor
- Diana Harshbarger
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
- Gary J. Palmer
- John W. Rose
- Julie Fedorchak
- Mary E. Miller
- Michael A. Rulli
- Michael K. Simpson
- Mike Bost
- Nathaniel Moran
- Pat Fallon
- Pat Harrigan
- Pete Sessions
- Pete Stauber
- Richard McCormick
- Rick W. Allen
- Riley M. Moore
- Robert B. Aderholt
- Roger Williams
- Russ Fulcher
- Russell Fry
- Sheri Biggs
- Thomas Massie
- Tim Moore
- Tracey Mann
- Troy Balderson
- Troy Downing
- W. Gregory Steube
- Warren Davidson
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Full history
- Sep 8, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 698.
- Sep 8, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 698.
- Sep 8, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-798.
- Sep 8, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-798.
- Jul 21, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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- Jul 21, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 21, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 21, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
- Jul 21, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
- Jul 21, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
- May 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- May 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- May 13, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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