SAFE Olympic Sports Act Securing Actual Female Events in Olympic...
To amend title 36, United States Code, to provide that a national governing body shall have as an eligibility criteria related to participation in the Olympic Games, a requirement that an amateur athlete may only participate in events corresponding to the sex of such athlete, and for other purposes.
HB7421, known as the SAFE Olympic Sports Act, aims to ensure that amateur athletes can only compete in Olympic events that match their sex. This bill would require national governing bodies to establish eligibility criteria based on an athlete's sex for participation in the Olympic Games.
If passed, this law would affect amateur athletes and national sports governing bodies by enforcing stricter eligibility rules for Olympic participation. It would impact how athletes are selected for teams and potentially change who can compete in certain events.
As of February 9, 2026, the bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. This is the first step in the legislative process, and the committee will review the bill and possibly hold hearings before deciding on its next steps.
