A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that changes to athletics policies issued under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 would contradict the spirit of athletic equality and the intent to prohibit sex discrimination in education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7054-7055)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 22, 2003

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) changes to athletics policies issued under Title IX (of the Education Amendments of 1972) would contradict the spirit and intent of the mandate to provide equal opportunities in athletics; (2) current Title IX athletics policies (as set forth in the regulations issued in 1975) and the Department of Education's 1979 Policy Interpretation (as clarified in the 1996 Clarification of Intercollegiate Athletics Policy Guidance) should remain unchanged and be enforced vigorously to eliminate the continuing discrimination against women and girls in athletics; and (3) if the Department of Education changes the current Title IX athletics policies, Congress will respond with legislation to restore such policies and preserve the right to equal opportunities in athletics.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] · D–WA

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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May 22, 2003
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7054-7055)
May 22, 2003
Introduced in Senate

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Discuss S.Res.153, 108th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that changes to athletics policies issued under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 would contradict the spirit of athletic equality and the intent to prohibit sex discrimination in education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/153

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2003-05-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres153/BILLS-108sres153is.htm

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Analyze S.Res.153 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.153, 108th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that changes to athletics policies issued under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 would contradict the spirit of athletic equality and the intent to prohibit sex discrimination in education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/153

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2003-05-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres153/BILLS-108sres153is.htm

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Discuss S.Res.153, 108th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that changes to athletics policies issued under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 would contradict the spirit of athletic equality and the intent to prohibit sex discrimination in education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/153

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2003-05-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres153/BILLS-108sres153is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-21T12:25:23Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.153, 108th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that changes to athletics policies issued under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 would contradict the spirit of athletic equality and the intent to prohibit sex discrimination in education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/153

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2003-05-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres153/BILLS-108sres153is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-21T12:25:23Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.153 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.