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Now that the U.S. House has passed bill on transgender athletes in women's sports, here's what to know


Published on 2025-01-15 21:45:42 - MSN
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  • The U.S. House passed a bill Tuesday that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women's and girls' sports, the first step in what is expected to be a long and controversial process. Locally,

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on April 20, 2023, known as the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," which aims to prevent transgender girls and women from participating in sports that align with their gender identity at schools receiving federal funding. This legislation, if it becomes law, would define sex strictly by an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth, effectively barring transgender females from competing in female sports categories. The bill has sparked significant controversy, with supporters arguing it ensures fairness in women's sports by maintaining competitive equity, while opponents, including the White House, view it as discriminatory and an attack on transgender rights. The bill's future is uncertain as it faces opposition in the Senate, and President Biden has indicated he would veto it if it reaches his desk. This legislative move reflects ongoing national debates about transgender participation in sports, balancing issues of fairness, inclusion, and rights.

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