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H.R. 3917: To prohibit the participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls.

This bill aims to establish a prohibition on the participation of males in athletic programs or activities at certain military service academies that are designated for women or girls. The key points of the bill are as follows:

Prohibition on Participation

The Secretary of Defense is required to ensure that:

The United States Military Academy
The United States Naval Academy
The United States Air Force Academy

do not allow individuals whose sex is male to take part in any athletic programs or activities designated for women or girls.

Training and Practice Exception

The bill includes a provision that, while males are not permitted to participate in these athletic programs, they may still train or practice with the programs, provided that:

No female athlete is denied a roster spot or opportunity to participate in competitions or practices.
No female loses out on scholarships or admissions to educational institutions as a result of male participation.

Definitions

The bill provides specific definitions for key terms:

Athletic programs and activities refers to all programs or activities associated with participation on any athletic team.
Sex is defined as a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.

Overview of Provisions

The bill is structured to clarify expectations and rules regarding the participation of males in female-designated athletic programs at military academies, aiming to protect the opportunities and fairness for female athletes.