Washington, D.C. — Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, by a vote of 218 to 206:
“I was proud to vote for this critical legislation, which ensures that only biological females are able to compete in women’s sports. As the father of two daughters, I want them to have the opportunity to participate in sports in an environment that nurtures their growth and well-being—not one that puts them at increased risk both on and off the field. American citizens have made it clear: biological men should not compete in women’s sports. Our daughters should not be forced to adhere to radical policies that undermine truth, safety, and reality.I commend CongressmanGreg Steube for his leadership on this important legislation which ensures safety and fairness for all women and girls in sports.”
Background: H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, will require schools that receive federal funding to recognize sex based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth. This will safeguard female athletic programs by only allowing biological women and girls to participate in a practice, compete, and receive any benefits associated with women’s athletic programs.
In the 118th Congress, House Republicans included the defense of women’s sports in their Commitment to America agenda. Within the first 100 days of the Republican Majority, the House passed Congressman Steube’s bill by a vote of 219 to 203, with no Democrats supporting the measure. A Senate companion bill, introduced by Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), was not brought to the floor by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer under the Democrat-led Senate.
