H.Res. 1385 is a House resolution that celebrates Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and urges continued federal protection against sex discrimination in education. It says Title IX should protect women and girls, pregnant and parenting students, LGBTQIA+ students, and students facing sexual harassment, assault, or other sex-based discrimination in federally funded schools. Because it is a resolution, it does not change federal law or spend money; it states the House’s view and calls on the executive branch to enforce Title IX in a particular way.
What This Bill Does
- Celebrates Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.
- Calls on the executive branch to protect students from sex discrimination, including harassment and assault.
- Specifically mentions pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics.
- Objects to moving Title IX enforcement from the Department of Education to the Department of Justice.
- Condemns the use of Title IX to target transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students or to dismantle DEI programs.
Who This Bill Affects
For most people, this resolution has no direct legal or financial effect because it does not change Title IX, create a grant, or impose a new requirement. Its real-world effect would be indirect: it would register the House’s support for stronger Department of Education enforcement of sex-discrimination protections, including protections tied to pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, and sex-based harassment in federally funded schools. The main people affected would be students, parents, educators, and school administrators if the resolution’s message influences future executive-branch enforcement or later legislation.
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- Women and girls in federally funded schools Supporters would say the resolution reaffirms Title IX’s original promise of equal educational opportunity and highlights continuing barriers in athletics, STEM, and school safety. They may also argue that clear federal enforcement helps ensure schools respond to harassment, assault, and pregnancy discrimination.
- LGBTQIA+ students and civil-rights advocates They would favor the resolution’s call to protect students based on sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, and sex stereotypes. From their perspective, Title IX should be enforced broadly to prevent exclusion and discrimination in classrooms, sports, and campus life.
- Educators and school civil-rights staff Some school administrators and OCR-focused advocates may support keeping enforcement in the Department of Education because it is specialized in education complaints. They may argue that the office needs enough staff and resources to resolve cases quickly and consistently.
- Advocates for sex-specific athletics rules They may object to the resolution’s criticism of efforts to apply Title IX in ways that include transgender students, arguing that sex-separate sports and facilities are necessary to preserve fairness and privacy for women and girls.
- Supporters of the administration’s enforcement approach They could argue that the resolution improperly politicizes civil-rights enforcement and overstates the legal limits on executive-branch discretion. In their view, moving responsibilities or narrowing guidance may better reflect how Title IX should be interpreted.
- Parents and school-choice skeptics of federal oversight Some may dislike the resolution’s push for stronger federal involvement, arguing that it increases Washington’s role in local education decisions and could pressure schools to adopt contested policies on gender identity and DEI programming.
Key Implications
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“"prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex"”
This is the core Title IX principle the resolution is built around. In practical terms, schools that receive federal funds are supposed to treat students without sex-based discrimination, and the resolution argues that this protection should be enforced broadly.
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“"pregnancy and related conditions"”
The resolution specifically identifies pregnant and parenting students as a group that still faces exclusion. This points to the need for accommodations and anti-discrimination enforcement in schools and colleges.
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“"actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics"”
This language shows that the resolution wants Title IX enforcement to cover LGBTQIA+ students and students who are intersex or who do not fit traditional sex stereotypes. The practical effect is a call for schools to avoid discriminatory treatment in programs, discipline, athletics, and access to facilities.
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“"transfer the responsibilities of the Office for Civil Rights ... from the Department of Education to the Department of Justice"”
The resolution opposes shifting Title IX enforcement away from OCR. The concern is that students could face slower complaint processing, confusion over where to file, and less specialized handling of education disputes.
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“"condemns the weaponization of title IX"”
This reflects the resolution’s political stance that Title IX should not be used to exclude transgender, intersex, or nonbinary students or to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. It signals support for a broader civil-rights interpretation in schools.
Outlook
As a simple House resolution, H.Res. 1385 is not law and would take only House agreement, not action by the Senate or President. Given that it has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce, has no cosponsors, and is a messaging resolution, it is more likely to remain in committee or be considered only if leadership chooses to bring it up. If it does move, resolutions like this are often adopted by voice vote or unanimous consent rather than through a lengthy legislative process.
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- Bill
- HRES 1385
- Congress
- 119th Congress
- Official title
- 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.
- Policy area
- Education
- Latest action
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (June 24, 2026)
- Last updated
- June 25, 2026
Latest Status
June 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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