Senate to Vote on Controversial Bill Restricting Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

The proposed legislation would codify Trump's executive order, amending Title IX to define sex based on reproductive biology at birth.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced a vote on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act for Monday, aiming to codify Trump's executive order on transgender athletes.
The bill seeks to amend Title IX to prohibit transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports, defining sex based solely on reproductive biology at birth.
The legislation faces a likely filibuster in the Senate, requiring support from at least seven Democrats to advance to President Trump's desk for signing.
Civil rights groups and some Democrats argue the bill discriminates against transgender students and fails to address broader challenges faced by women in sports.
Supporters, including several female athletes, have urged lawmakers to prioritize fairness and safety in women's sports, citing personal experiences and public opinion data opposing transgender inclusion.