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H.R. 734 – "Politics Over Participation Act"

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

PASSED 219-203

Agreed to by Recorded Vote

Mace #1 – Requires the Comptroller General to carry out a study to determine the meaning of the phrase ‘any other benefit’ as used in subsection (d)(3) by looking 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 for girls, including hostile environment creation, sexual assault, and sexual harassment AGREED TO 216-205

Agreed to by Voice Vote

Ogles #2 – Clarifies that the term "athletic programs and activities" includes any activities a recipient chooses to restrict only to members of a team