Congress writes membership rules for a private women's group.

What it does

This bill changes the federal charter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). It writes into federal law that DAR members must be women. The law defines women as adult human females with a specific biological reproductive system. Before this bill, the DAR set its own membership rules. This bill would make Congress control that rule instead.

Who it affects

The bill affects the DAR, a private membership group. It also affects people who want to join the DAR. Some people may not fit the law's definition of female.

One thing to notice

Congress would control membership rules for a private group through federal law. This is unusual. The bill does not say how the DAR would check that members meet the rule.

From the analysis of the bill text, linked under Primary records below.

Where it stands

45 cosponsors: 45 Republicans.

• Jul 15, 2026 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in House”
• Jul 15, 2026 — Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary”

Dates and quoted wording are Congress.gov's action record; the timeline shows status changes, not every procedural step.

Words to know

• federal charter — A law passed by Congress that gives a private group official status and rules.
• Daughters of the American Revolution — A private group for women whose ancestors fought in the American Revolution.