VoterlyH.Res. 298: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 734) to amend the Education Amendments of 1972 to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of such Act in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
118th Congress · Sponsored from Indiana · Passed a chamber
What this bill does
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 734 (Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023, which generally prohibits school athletic programs from allowing individuals whose biological sex at birth was male to participate in programs that are for women or girls), and H.J. Res. 42 (nullifies the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, which was enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia and sets forth a variety of measures that focus on policing, including measures prohibiting the use of certain neck restraints by law enforcement officers, requiring additional procedures related to body-worn cameras, and expanding access to police disciplinary records).
Key facts
- Status Passed a chamber
- Introduced 2023-04-17
- Policy area Congress
- Cosponsors 0
- Latest action Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] introduced H.Res. 298. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.Res. 298 do?
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 734 (Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023, which generally prohibits school athletic programs from allowing individuals whose biological sex at birth was male to participate in programs that are for wom…
Who sponsored H.Res. 298?
Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R) of Indiana is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.Res. 298?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.Res. 298 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "Passed a chamber." See the latest action above for details.