On Tuesday, nearly all House Democrats voted to block protections for women and girls in the sports law. Despite overwhelming opposition from Democrats, the bill passed The House has Republican support.
this groundbreaking law Amends Title IX so that protections are granted based on sex, rather than the gender identity an individual claims to adopt. The bill was introduced in response to growing concerns surrounding male athletes who identify as transgender and compete in women's sports.
“Men can't be men, women can't be women, men can't be women. …It's that simple.”
The bill states that any federally funded sports program “for women or girls” that allows “male gender” to participate is against the law. The law further clarifies that “gender shall be recognized solely on the basis of a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.”
The bill passed with support from 216 Republicans and just two Democrats, Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez. There were 206 Democrats who voted against the bill.
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) speaks during a press conference following the House vote on H.R. 28, “Protecting Women and Girls in Sports Act,” at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 14, 2025. January 14, 2025. , DC Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images.
Chairman Mike Johnson: “Today is a great day for women in America.'' said Following the passage of the bill. “House Republicans are standing up for women again. This is a commitment we made because it's the right thing to do and it's common sense.”
“Men are men, women are women, and men cannot be women” Johnson said. “It's that simple.”
Johnson also addressed the issue when New Democratic Congresswoman Sarah McBride of Delaware, a man who identifies as female, became the first transgender member of Congress. After her election, South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a provision that would prohibit men from using women's facilities on Capitol grounds.
“All single-sex facilities, including restrooms, locker rooms, and locker rooms in the Capitol and the House Office Building, are reserved for individuals of that biological sex,” Johnson said. saidI support the offering of Mace.
“It is important to note that each member's office has its own private restroom, and unisex restrooms are available throughout Parliament House,” Johnson added. “Women should be given their own space.”
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