Two Democrats back measure that passes 218-206 but bill would need Democratic support in Senate to pass there

Summary

The U.S. House of Representatives, led by Republicans, passed the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act” in a 218-206 vote.

The bill redefines Title IX protections, banning transgender women and girls from competing in school sports that align with their gender identity in federally funded schools.

Critics, including 400+ civil rights groups, argue it could violate students’ privacy and lacks enforcement clarity.

The bill faces slim chances in the Senate.

Broader political conflicts over disaster relief funding are complicating its path forward.

  • usernamesAreTricky@lemmy.ml
    171·
    12 hours ago

    It’s also worth noting that dem house leadership spoke against it explicitly too. For instance, Hakeem Jefferies, the Dem House Minority Leader, wrote against it before the vote too

    The House Republican Child Predator Empowerment Act does not promote fairness and safety in sports.

    It will unleash horrific child predators on girls and young women throughout America.

    Unacceptable.

    https://bsky.app/profile/hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social/post/3lfpl3s35v22s

    The Dem House Whip, Whip Clark, made similar remarks on the house floor

    While I am here, I will say to make sure to contact your senators on HR 28, regardless of party, so they know how strongly people feel about it and ensure it doesn’t get past the senate filibuster. It can make more of a difference than you might think

    https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm