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Gender Equality in College Sports: NCAA Must Comply with Title IX

The U.S. Congress states its view that the NCAA (the organization governing college sports) must comply with gender equality rules in educational programs. This means the NCAA should actively prevent sex-based discrimination in its activities, ensuring equal opportunities and treatment for athletes of all genders. The aim is to ensure all student-athletes, regardless of sex, have equal conditions and access to resources.
Key points
The NCAA, as an organization controlling sports programs at federally funded universities, is obligated to comply with Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination.
This means the NCAA must ensure equal treatment for women and men in college sports, including equipment, facilities, schedules, scholarships, and promotion.
Any disparities, such as those observed in the 2021 women's basketball tournaments, are contrary to the law and must be addressed to ensure fair conditions for all student-athletes.
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Expressing the sense of Congress that title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 applies to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), and the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) should work to prevent discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities.
Print number: HCONRES 39
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Process start date: 2021-06-29