Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced that he is teaming up with 12-time NCAA All-American and women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines to pass his Title IX Clarification Act, legislation to codify that Title IX nondiscrimination requirements tied to federal education funding are based on the biological reality of sex.
“Riley Gaines is one of the most impactful voices in the fight to protect women’s sports, which is why I’m thrilled to have her as a champion for my Title IX Clarification Act,” said Chairman Arrington. “Title IX was created to provide equal opportunity for our daughters, not to push a radical gender ideology that jeopardizes their safety, and taxpayer dollars should not be used to advance extreme social policies. My legislation stops the abuse of Title IX by affirming a simple truth: there are only two sexes — male and female — and we cannot allow protections for our daughters to be erased the next time a Democrat administration takes control of the White House. I’m proud to stand with Riley in this fight and grateful to have her support as we work together to get this bill across the finish line.”
“Title IX was created to ensure that women and girls have equal opportunities in education and athletics,” said Riley Gaines. “That promise only means something if the word ‘sex’ actually means sex. I support Congressman Jodey Arrington’s Title IX Clarification Act because Americans should not have to wonder what protections under Title IX mean from one administration to the next. The law should be clear, consistent, and grounded in biological reality as it was intended in 1972. The American people have had enough of the attacks on women and the truth. We are desperate for clarity, honesty, and accountability. Thanks to Congressman Arrington for leading the charge.”
Background:
Chairman Arrington introduced the Title IX Clarification Act (H.R. 8781) on May 13, 2026. The legislation defines “sex” under Title IX as an individual’s biologically determined sex, either male or female, for education programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
The bill advanced out of the House Committee on Education and Workforce on July 21, 2026.
The bill establishes statutory definitions for “male” and “female” under Title IX and would apply those definitions to education programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance after enactment.
On October 1, 2026, Chairman Arrington published an opinion in the Daily Caller calling on Congress to define biological sex in Title IX and establish a statutory standard that does not depend on changing administrative interpretations.
