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Fair Play for Women Act: Equal Opportunities in Sports

This act aims to ensure equal opportunities in sports for women and girls in schools and universities by prohibiting sex-based discrimination. It introduces new rules for collecting and disclosing data on sports participation and funding, and strengthens the ability to seek remedies for discrimination.
Key points
Prohibits sex-based discrimination in intercollegiate athletics, covering rules, facilities, and funding.
Allows universities and athletes to sue athletic associations for discrimination, with potential for compensatory damages.
Increases transparency of sports participation and financial data in schools and universities, including detailed scholarship and expenditure information.
Mandates annual training for staff and athletes on their rights under anti-discrimination laws (Title IX).
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9615
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Process start date: 2022-12-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fair Play for Women Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9615.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits sex-based discrimination in intercollegiate athletics, covering rules, facilities, and funding.
  • Allows universities and athletes to sue athletic associations for discrimination, with potential for compensatory damages.
  • Increases transparency of sports participation and financial data in schools and universities, including detailed scholarship and expenditure information.
  • Mandates annual training for staff and athletes on their rights under anti-discrimination laws (Title IX).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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