Bill · S.Res. 785· Senate(119-SRES-785)
A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for all women and girls.
- Introduced
- 6/23/2026
- Last activity
- 6/23/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3061)
- Sponsored by
- Mazie Hirono
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution celebrates the accomplishments of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. It recognizes the progress made in providing educational and athletic opportunities for women and girls. The resolution highlights ongoing challenges, such as sexual harassment and disparities in sports and high-wage fields. It also addresses concerns regarding the current administration's actions toward Title IX enforcement. Finally, it calls upon the executive branch to protect all students from discrimination based on sex.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would women be better off under this?+9
The resolution focuses on protecting educational, athletic, and professional opportunities for women and girls.
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+9
The resolution explicitly calls for the protection of students based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+9
The resolution celebrates and calls to protect the progress made in educational and athletic opportunities for women and girls.
The opposite
Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?-2
The resolution opposes the dismantling of programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational institutions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Educational and Athletic Opportunities: The resolution celebrates how Title IX has led to improved graduation rates, increased access to professional schools, and greater access to competitive sports for women and girls. (Resolution, Section 1(A) and 1(B))
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Expanded Protections for Vulnerable Students: The resolution calls for the protection of students against discrimination based on pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics. (Resolution, Section 4(A) and 4(B))
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Enhanced Safety from Harassment: There is a call for the executive branch to ensure schools prevent and respond to sex-based harassment, including sexual assault and stalking. (Resolution, Section 4(D))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Fragmented Civil Rights Enforcement: The transfer of Title IX enforcement responsibilities from the Department of Education to the Department of Justice is described as a move that will fragment civil rights enforcement and create confusion for schools and higher education institutions. (Resolution, Whereas clause regarding the Department of Justice)
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Risk to Vulnerable Student Groups: The text states that certain administrative actions are being used to marginalize, harm, or erase transgender, nonbinary, or intersex students. (Resolution, Whereas clause regarding the Office for Civil Rights)
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Loss of Academic and Diversity Programs: The resolution alleges that current actions are being used to eliminate academic studies and school programs that address gender-based inequities and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. (Resolution, Whereas clause regarding the Trump administration)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For L G B T Q Community+9Good For Women+9Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For White Americans+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+9Improves L G B T Q Rights+8Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice-2
- 6/23/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3061)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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