The GOP-led House of Representatives passed ‘The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act’ which bans biological males from competing in girls’ and women’s sports nationwide with a vote of 219-203. All “no” votes were from Democrats and all “yes” votes from Republicans. Co-sponsor of the bill Greg Steube (R-FL) said, “Congress in 1972 created Title IX to protect women’s sports to enable women to have an equal playing field in athletics. In worship to their trans idols, the administration wants to flip that on its head. It is insane.” Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) said, “House Republicans are choosing to bully and belittle trans children. This is about attacking a small group of children, and it is shameful.” The bill passes to the Senate which is unlikely to call a vote on it.
