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Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act.

HR 9701 · In committee · last action July 15, 2026

<p><strong>Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act</strong></p><p>This bill limits membership eligibility for the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (commonly known as the Daughters of the American Revolution, or DAR) to biological women.&nbsp;(Under the bill, biological women are human females who naturally have, had, will have, or would have—if not for a congenital anomaly or intentional or unintentional disruption—a female reproductive system.)</p><p>Members must also satisfy any genealogical and membership qualifications the organization establishes, as under current law.</p><p>As background, DAR's federal charter provides that its purposes include perpetuating the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence.</p>

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Ben Cline (R-VA)

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Official summary

<p><strong>Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act</strong></p><p>This bill limits membership eligibility for the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (commonly known as the Daughters of the American Revolution, or DAR) to biological women.&nbsp;(Under the bill, biological women are human females who naturally have, had, will have, or would have—if not for a congenital anomaly or intentional or unintentional disruption—a female reproductive system.)</p><p>Members must also satisfy any genealogical and membership qualifications the organization establishes, as under current law.</p><p>As background, DAR's federal charter provides that its purposes include perpetuating the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence.</p>