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GOP-led House votes to ban transgender athletes from women's sports


Published on 2025-01-15 21:45:18 - WPTZ
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  • The House passes a GOP bill to ban transgender athletes from women's sports in federally funded schools, facing an uncertain future in the Senate.

The article from MyNBC5 discusses a bill passed by House Republicans, known as the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," which aims to ban transgender athletes from participating in sports that align with their gender identity at schools and colleges receiving federal funding. This legislation defines sex based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth, effectively barring transgender girls and women from competing in female sports categories. The bill has sparked significant controversy, with supporters arguing it ensures fairness in women's sports, while opponents, including Democrats and advocacy groups, criticize it for promoting discrimination and ignoring the complexities of gender identity. The bill's future is uncertain as it faces opposition in the Senate and potential veto from President Biden.

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