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Apr 18, 20232:01 pmHouseVote to end debate on the rule (ordering the previous question)
Apr 20, 202310:34 amHouseVote on an amendment
H.R.734 Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023
Bans transgender girls and women from competing in school sports consistent with their gender identity (118th Congress)
View on Congress.govLegal & Constitutional Grounding
Current evidence does not demonstrate athletic advantage after years on HRT (Endocrine Society); blanket bans lack evidentiary support.
Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline (2017) and Safer (2022, Journal of the Endocrine Society): data to date do not include evidence of athletic advantage from historical puberty among transgender women after multiple years on standard testosterone-lowering regimens; evidence remains limited to small studies
- AAP Policy Statement (2018): gender-affirming care including sports participation supports adolescent mental health
- U.S. Const. amend. XIV — Equal Protection Clause
Bill activity
Introduced Feb 1, 2023 by W. Gregory Steube (R-FL) with 15 original cosponsors. 93 cosponsors as of Mar 27, 2023. Passed the House Apr 20, 2023, 219-203.
- Reached the House floor after the House Committee on Education and the Workforce reported it (H. Rept. 118-35), under a special rule from the Rules Committee (H.Res.298).
Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY-18) is not listed among the cosponsors of this bill. Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY-18) voted nay on the House roll call counted in grades (roll no. 192, Apr 20, 2023).
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2023
- Passed HouseApr 20, 2023
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Latest action Apr 25, 2023: Received in the Senate.
Cosponsors during the cosponsorship window
118th Congress (Jan 2023 to Jan 2025)
Republican 93
Each dot is one cosponsor. Dots stack by sign-on day, or by week when the window is long. The block at the left holds the original cosponsors.
Cosponsorship closed Apr 10, 2023 (118th Congress): the House Education and the Workforce Committee reported the bill.
Activity log
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
15 original cosponsors on the day of introduction
- Ann Wagner R-MO, original
- Claudia Tenney R-NY, original
- Daniel Webster R-FL, original
- Doug LaMalfa R-CA, original
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA, original
- H. Morgan Griffith R-VA, original
- Jake Ellzey R-TX, original
- Jason Smith R-MO, original
- Jerry L. Carl R-AL, original
- Ken Buck R-CO, original
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks R-IA, original
- Matt Gaetz R-FL, original
- Robert J. Wittman R-VA, original
- Troy Balderson R-OH, original
- Virginia Foxx R-NC, original
- Thomas P. Tiffany cosponsored (R-WI)
- Nancy Mace cosponsored (R-SC)
3 members cosponsored
- Mary E. Miller R-IL
- Mike Bost R-IL
- Tim Walberg R-MI
- Brad R. Wenstrup cosponsored (R-OH)
8 members cosponsored
- Andy Biggs R-AZ
- August Pfluger R-TX
- Bob Good R-VA
- Jim Banks R-IN
- Lauren Boebert R-CO
- Randy Feenstra R-IA
- Randy K. Weber Sr. R-TX
- Warren Davidson R-OH
- Neal P. Dunn cosponsored (R-FL)
5 members cosponsored
- Diana Harshbarger R-TN
- Jack Bergman R-MI
- Jenniffer González-Colón R-PR
- Michael Guest R-MS
- Scott DesJarlais R-TN
3 members cosponsored
- Alexander X. Mooney R-WV
- George Santos R-NY
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer R-OR
5 members cosponsored
- Anna Paulina Luna R-FL
- Nick LaLota R-NY
- Richard Hudson R-NC
- Rudy Yakym R-IN
- William R. Timmons IV R-SC
25 members cosponsored
- Andy Barr R-KY
- Barry Moore R-AL
- Ben Cline R-VA
- Bill Posey R-FL
- Bruce Westerman R-AR
- Burgess Owens R-UT
- Carlos A. Gimenez R-FL
- Christopher H. Smith R-NJ
- Elise M. Stefanik R-NY
- Eric A. "Rick" Crawford R-AR
- Harriet M. Hageman R-WY
- James Comer R-KY
- John R. Carter R-TX
- John R. Curtis R-UT
- John W. Rose R-TN
- Kat Cammack R-FL
- Lance Gooden R-TX
- Michael Waltz R-FL
- Mike Ezell R-MS
- Mike Johnson R-LA
- Paul A. Gosar R-AZ
- Robert B. Aderholt R-AL
- Ron Estes R-KS
- Scott Fitzgerald R-WI
- Tom McClintock R-CA
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House
8 members cosponsored
- Aaron Bean R-FL
- Austin Scott R-GA
- Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann R-TN
- Darin LaHood R-IL
- Debbie Lesko R-AZ
- Erin Houchin R-IN
- Jeff Duncan R-SC
- Richard McCormick R-GA
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17.House
2 members cosponsored
- Mark E. Green R-TN
- Max L. Miller R-OH
8 members cosponsored
- Brad Finstad R-MN
- Dan Crenshaw R-TX
- Jefferson Van Drew R-NJ
- Jodey C. Arrington R-TX
- Juan Ciscomani R-AZ
- Keith Self R-TX
- Pete Stauber R-MN
- Wesley Hunt R-TX
3 members cosponsored
- Clay Higgins R-LA
- Monica De La Cruz R-TX
- Pat Fallon R-TX
- Gregory F. Murphy cosponsored (R-NC)
- Josh Brecheen cosponsored (R-OK)
2 members cosponsored
- Dusty Johnson R-SD
- Eric Burlison R-MO
- Reported (Amended) by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-35.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 22.House
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 298 Reported to House.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 298.House
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 734 and H.J. Res. 42. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 734 and if otherwise in order on H.J. Res....House
- House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 298 and Rule XVIII.House
- The Speaker designated the Honorable C. Scott Franklin to act as Chairman of the Committee.House
- GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 734.House
- Ms. Foxx moved that the committee rise.House
- On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House
- Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 734 as unfinished business.House
House floor day: 2 amendments, motion to recommit, passage (18 steps)
- Considered as unfinished business.
- The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
- Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. Mace. (H.Amdt.169)
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 298, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 1.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Mace demanded a recorded...
- Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Ogles. (H.Amdt.170)
- On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. (H.Amdt.170)
- Mr. Ogles moved that the Committee rise.
- On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
- Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 734 as unfinished business.
- On agreeing to the Mace amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 205 (Roll no. 190). (H.Amdt.169)
- The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 734.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
- Ms. Balint moved to recommit to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
- The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 191).
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 203 (Roll no. 192).
- House vote: Passage of the billCounted in grades
Passed, 219-203
Of 93 cosponsors: 90 voted yea, 0 voted nay, 2 not voting, 1 not on this roll call.
Member breakdown · Official House roll call 192 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House
- Received in the Senate.
Votes on this bill
6 votes: 5 recorded roll calls and 1 decided without a recorded vote, 2 of them on amendments. Showing 1 below; 3 procedural votes and 2 amendment votes are behind "Show all 6 votes". Votes counted in grades are marked.
Apr 18, 20232:01 pmHouseVote to end debate on the rule (ordering the previous question)
H.Res.298On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 203 (Roll no. 185).Agreed to218-203Nay
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 203 | 0 | 10 |
| Republican | 218 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 218 | 203 | 0 | 13 |
Apr 18, 20232:10 pmHouseVote on the rule (H.Res.298)On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 202 (Roll no. 186).Agreed to217-202Nay
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 202 | 0 | 11 |
| Republican | 217 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 217 | 202 | 0 | 15 |
Apr 20, 2023HouseVote on an amendment
H.Amdt.170, Andrew OglesOn agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.Agreed toVoice vote or unanimous consent, no tallyno roll call
H.Amdt.170, Andrew OglesOn agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.Agreed toVoice vote or unanimous consent, no tallyno roll call
Apr 20, 202310:34 amHouseVote on an amendment
H.Amdt.169, Nancy Mace: Amendment requires the Comptroller General to carry out a study to determine the adverse effects of allowing biological men to compete in women's sports. The amendment looks at the adverse psychological, developmental participatory, and sociological results to girls of allowing males to compete, be members of a sports team, or participants in athletic programs that are designed specifically for girls, including hostile environment creation, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.On agreeing to the Mace amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 205 (Roll no. 190).Agreed to216-205Nay
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 202 | 0 | 14 |
| Republican | 216 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 216 | 205 | 0 | 19 |
Apr 20, 202310:46 amHouseMotion to recommit (send the bill back to committee)On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 191).Failed204-218Yea
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 204 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Republican | 0 | 218 | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 204 | 218 | 0 | 13 |
Apr 20, 202310:54 amHousePassage of the billCounted in gradesOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 203 (Roll no. 192).Passed219-203Nay
Counted in grades
Of 93 cosponsors: 90 voted yea, 0 voted nay, 2 not voting, 1 not on this roll call. Question voted on: Passage of the bill
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 203 | 0 | 10 |
| Republican | 219 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 219 | 203 | 0 | 13 |
Amendments
2 amendments: 2 agreed to.
Agreed to (2)
H.Amdt.169Apr 20
Nancy MaceAmendment requires the Comptroller General to carry out a study to determine the adverse effects of allowing biological men to compete in women's sports. The amendment looks at the adverse psychological, developmental participatory, and sociological results to girls of allowing males to compete, be members of a sports team, or participants in athletic programs that are designed specifically for girls, including hostile environment creation, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.Roll 190: 216-205
Nancy MaceAmendment requires the Comptroller General to carry out a study to determine the adverse effects of allowing biological men to compete in women's sports. The amendment looks at the adverse psychological, developmental participatory, and sociological results to girls of allowing males to compete, be members of a sports team, or participants in athletic programs that are designed specifically for girls, including hostile environment creation, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.Roll 190: 216-205
H.Amdt.170Apr 20
Andrew OglesAn amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 118-37 to clarify that the term "athletic programs and activities" includes any activities a recipient chooses to restrict only to members of a team.Without a recorded vote
Andrew OglesAn amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 118-37 to clarify that the term "athletic programs and activities" includes any activities a recipient chooses to restrict only to members of a team.Without a recorded vote
Cosponsors
93 cosponsored
Sponsor Introduced by W. Gregory Steube (R-FL) on Feb 1, 2023
| Member | Party/State | Date | Days after introduction | Original | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Wagner | R-MO | Feb 1, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Claudia Tenney | R-NY | Feb 1, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Daniel Webster | R-FL | Feb 1, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Doug LaMalfa | R-CA | Feb 1, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | R-GA | Feb 1, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| H. Morgan Griffith | R-VA | Feb 1, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Jake Ellzey | R-TX | Feb 1, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Jason Smith | R-MO | Feb 1, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Jerry L. Carl | R-AL | Feb 1, 2023 | 0 | Original | — |
| Ken Buck | R-CO | Feb 1, 2023 | 0 | Original | — |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | R-IA | Feb 1, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Matt Gaetz | R-FL | Feb 1, 2023 | 0 | Original | — |
| Robert J. Wittman | R-VA | Feb 1, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Troy Balderson | R-OH | Feb 1, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Virginia Foxx | R-NC | Feb 1, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Thomas P. Tiffany | R-WI | Feb 2, 2023 | 1 | F | |
| Nancy Mace | R-SC | Feb 7, 2023 | 6 | F | |
| Mary E. Miller | R-IL | Feb 9, 2023 | 8 | F | |
| Mike Bost | R-IL | Feb 9, 2023 | 8 | F | |
| Tim Walberg | R-MI | Feb 9, 2023 | 8 | F | |
| Brad R. Wenstrup | R-OH | Feb 10, 2023 | 9 | — | |
| Andy Biggs | R-AZ | Feb 17, 2023 | 16 | F | |
| August Pfluger | R-TX | Feb 17, 2023 | 16 | F | |
| Bob Good | R-VA | Feb 17, 2023 | 16 | — | |
| Jim Banks | R-IN | Feb 17, 2023 | 16 | — | |
| Lauren Boebert | R-CO | Feb 17, 2023 | 16 | F | |
| Randy Feenstra | R-IA | Feb 17, 2023 | 16 | F | |
| Randy K. Weber Sr. | R-TX | Feb 17, 2023 | 16 | F | |
| Warren Davidson | R-OH | Feb 17, 2023 | 16 | F | |
| Neal P. Dunn | R-FL | Feb 21, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Diana Harshbarger | R-TN | Feb 24, 2023 | 23 | F | |
| Jack Bergman | R-MI | Feb 24, 2023 | 23 | F | |
| Jenniffer González-Colón | R-PR | Feb 24, 2023 | 23 | — | |
| Michael Guest | R-MS | Feb 24, 2023 | 23 | F | |
| Scott DesJarlais | R-TN | Feb 24, 2023 | 23 | F | |
| Alexander X. Mooney | R-WV | Feb 27, 2023 | 26 | — | |
| George Santos | R-NY | Feb 27, 2023 | 26 | — | |
| Lori Chavez-DeRemer | R-OR | Feb 27, 2023 | 26 | — | |
| Anna Paulina Luna | R-FL | Mar 1, 2023 | 28 | F | |
| Nick LaLota | R-NY | Mar 1, 2023 | 28 | F | |
| Richard Hudson | R-NC | Mar 1, 2023 | 28 | F | |
| Rudy Yakym | R-IN | Mar 1, 2023 | 28 | F | |
| William R. Timmons IV | R-SC | Mar 1, 2023 | 28 | F | |
| Andy Barr | R-KY | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Barry Moore | R-AL | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Ben Cline | R-VA | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Bill Posey | R-FL | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | — | |
| Bruce Westerman | R-AR | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Burgess Owens | R-UT | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Carlos A. Gimenez | R-FL | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Christopher H. Smith | R-NJ | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Elise M. Stefanik | R-NY | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Eric A. "Rick" Crawford | R-AR | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Harriet M. Hageman | R-WY | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| James Comer | R-KY | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| John R. Carter | R-TX | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| John R. Curtis | R-UT | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | — | |
| John W. Rose | R-TN | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Kat Cammack | R-FL | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Lance Gooden | R-TX | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Michael Waltz | R-FL | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | — | |
| Mike Ezell | R-MS | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Mike Johnson | R-LA | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Paul A. Gosar | R-AZ | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Robert B. Aderholt | R-AL | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Ron Estes | R-KS | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Scott Fitzgerald | R-WI | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Tom McClintock | R-CA | Mar 7, 2023 | 34 | F | |
| Aaron Bean | R-FL | Mar 8, 2023 | 35 | F | |
| Austin Scott | R-GA | Mar 8, 2023 | 35 | F | |
| Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann | R-TN | Mar 8, 2023 | 35 | F | |
| Darin LaHood | R-IL | Mar 8, 2023 | 35 | F | |
| Debbie Lesko | R-AZ | Mar 8, 2023 | 35 | — | |
| Erin Houchin | R-IN | Mar 8, 2023 | 35 | F | |
| Jeff Duncan | R-SC | Mar 8, 2023 | 35 | — | |
| Richard McCormick | R-GA | Mar 8, 2023 | 35 | F | |
| Mark E. Green | R-TN | Mar 9, 2023 | 36 | F | |
| Max L. Miller | R-OH | Mar 9, 2023 | 36 | F | |
| Brad Finstad | R-MN | Mar 14, 2023 | 41 | F | |
| Dan Crenshaw | R-TX | Mar 14, 2023 | 41 | F | |
| Jefferson Van Drew | R-NJ | Mar 14, 2023 | 41 | F | |
| Jodey C. Arrington | R-TX | Mar 14, 2023 | 41 | F | |
| Juan Ciscomani | R-AZ | Mar 14, 2023 | 41 | F | |
| Keith Self | R-TX | Mar 14, 2023 | 41 | F | |
| Pete Stauber | R-MN | Mar 14, 2023 | 41 | F | |
| Wesley Hunt | R-TX | Mar 14, 2023 | 41 | F | |
| Clay Higgins | R-LA | Mar 17, 2023 | 44 | F | |
| Monica De La Cruz | R-TX | Mar 17, 2023 | 44 | F | |
| Pat Fallon | R-TX | Mar 17, 2023 | 44 | F | |
| Gregory F. Murphy | R-NC | Mar 21, 2023 | 48 | F | |
| Josh Brecheen | R-OK | Mar 24, 2023 | 51 | F | |
| Dusty Johnson | R-SD | Mar 27, 2023 | 54 | F | |
| Eric Burlison | R-MO | Mar 27, 2023 | 54 | F |
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Bans transgender girls from school sports. Blanket bans contradict medical consensus (Endocrine Society, AAP) on minimal competitive impact after hormone therapy.