Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)· Introduced July 28, 2026

Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act

S. 5152 · Senate bill Congress

A Republican bill with 5 Republican cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors

Last activity July 28, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

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Its path through Congress

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What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act. It was introduced in the Senate on July 28, 2026, by Senator Blackburn alongside several co-sponsors. The legislation aims to amend title 36 of the United States Code. Specifically, it modifies the Federal charter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The main purpose is to clarify the membership eligibility requirements for the organization. The text explicitly limits membership to women who meet the genealogical and membership qualifications of the corporation.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite· 3 of 5

Scored -5
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?
The bill's strict biological definitions for womanhood negatively impact transgender and non-binary individuals.
Scored -5
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?
The biological definitions for 'woman' and 'female' create restrictive criteria that negatively impact transgender women.
Scored -3
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?
The bill imposes narrow biological requirements on the definition of womanhood.

Who it would affect, and how

Potential Positive Impacts for People

Section 2: This section amends the law to explicitly limit membership in the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution to individuals who are women and meet the genealogical and membership qualifications established by the corporation. This might be considered positive by those who support strict definitions and eligibility rules based on the bill's specified criteria for the organization.

Potential Negative Impacts for People

Section 2: This section defines a woman'' as an adult human female and defines female'' using specific biological criteria related to reproductive systems. This might be considered a burden or negative for individuals who do not fit these specific definitions, as it excludes them from eligibility for membership in the organization.

Groups and Interests Ranking

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Demographic And Interest Groups: Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The bill's strict biological definitions for womanhood negatively impact transgender and non-binary individuals. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The definition of female excludes those with congenital anomalies in their reproductive systems. Would women be better off under this? — The biological definition of female may exclude women with certain medical or congenital conditions.
Social Issues And Justice: Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The biological definitions for 'woman' and 'female' create restrictive criteria that negatively impact transgender women. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill imposes narrow biological requirements on the definition of womanhood.