Memorials, Congress - Urges Congress to enact legislation reaffirming and preserving the equal opportunities in athletics guaranteed to women and girls by Title IX and recognizing that allowing males to compete in women's athletics violates the purpose and meaning of Title IX. -

Tennessee's Senate Joint Resolution 589 is a non-binding resolution urging Congress to preserve the original intent of Title IX regarding women's sports. It directly addresses federal policy by calling for legislation that would reaffirm that Title IX guarantees equal athletic opportunities for women and girls based on biological sex, while prohibiting males from competing in women's sports or accessing women's private spaces. The resolution cites biological differences (like muscle mass and strength) as justification for sex-specific teams, argues such teams protect female athletes' safety and privacy, and references incidents like a high school volleyball injury as examples. It does not create new law but seeks to influence federal interpretation of Title IX and court decisions.