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

This Congressional resolution reiterates that the NCAA (the organization governing collegiate sports) must comply with gender equality regulations known as Title IX. This means the NCAA should actively prevent sex-based discrimination in all its programs and activities, ensuring equal opportunities and treatment for all student-athletes.
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.
The resolution emphasizes that the NCAA must ensure equal conditions for athletes of all sexes, including equipment, facilities, schedules, medical care, and promotion, especially during championship tournaments.
It urges the NCAA to implement the recommendations of the Kaplan Hecker & Fink report, which identified gender inequities within the organization and proposed specific corrective actions.
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Print number: 118_HCONRES_54
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Process start date: 2023-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HCONRES_54.

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 2023-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The NCAA, as an organization controlling sports programs at federally funded universities, is obligated to comply with Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination.
  • The resolution emphasizes that the NCAA must ensure equal conditions for athletes of all sexes, including equipment, facilities, schedules, medical care, and promotion, especially during championship tournaments.
  • It urges the NCAA to implement the recommendations of the Kaplan Hecker & Fink report, which identified gender inequities within the organization and proposed specific corrective actions.
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. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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