**House Votes Down Women's Sports Protection Bill**

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22 days ago - Politics

House Rejects Bill Aimed at Protecting Women's Sports

In a recent vote, the House of Representatives rejected a bill designed to change the rules for women's sports. This bill, known as the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," sought to ensure that only individuals recognized as female at birth could compete on women's teams. The main supporters of this bill were Republicans, who believed it was important to protect opportunities for girls in sports.

The bill aimed to set clear rules for participation: it wanted to block any biological males from joining women's sports teams, meaning that only those identified as female at birth would be allowed to compete. While males would not be allowed to compete, they could still practice with women's teams as long as it didn't prevent girls from having the chance to participate.

In addition to the participation rules, the law included a requirement for a study to examine the benefits that girls receive from competing in women-only sports. The study would also look into any negative effects girls might face if they had to compete against biological males.

Despite the push from Republicans, the motion related to this bill ultimately failed. Many representatives voted against it, indicating that there is still a lot of debate surrounding how to best support women's sports. The failed vote means that the proposed changes and protections for girls in sports will not move forward at this time. This decision has left many advocates for women's sports disappointed, as they believe it is crucial for girls to have fair opportunities to succeed and compete without facing unfair advantages.

Overall, this vote highlights the ongoing discussions and divisions within Congress about the future of sports for women and girls, and how best to ensure they have the opportunities they deserve.

This is a new law that says only girls and women can compete in sports made for them. It states that a person's sex is determined by their biology and genetics at birth.

  • It stops anyone designated as male from joining female sports teams.
  • Schools and sports programs cannot allow boys to play in girls' sports.
  • Males can still practice with girls' teams as long as it doesn't take away spots or chances from girls.
  • A study will look into how allowing males to compete in girls' sports affects girl athletes. This includes findings about losing spots on teams, missing scholarships, or having a less supportive environment.

This law aims to protect girls' opportunities in sports.

426 votes

Yes

208

No

218

Not Voting

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  1. Received in the Senate.
  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206, 1 Present (Roll no. 12). (text: CR H126)
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  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206, 1 Present (Roll no. 12). (text: CR H126)
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  5. On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 218 (Roll no. 11).
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  6. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H139-140)
  7. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 28, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Adams demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  8. The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  9. Ms. Adams moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H137)
  10. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  11. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 28.
  12. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H126-138)
  13. Engrossed in House

    This is a new law that says only girls and women can compete in sports made for them. It states that a person's sex is determined by their biology and genetics at birth.

    • It stops anyone designated as male from joining female sports teams.
    • Schools and sports programs cannot allow boys to play in girls' sports.
    • Males can still practice with girls' teams as long as it doesn't take away spots or chances from girls.
    • A study will look into how allowing males to compete in girls' sports affects girl athletes. This includes findings about losing spots on teams, missing scholarships, or having a less supportive environment.

    This law aims to protect girls' opportunities in sports.

  14. Introduced in House

    This is a proposed bill that aims to change the rules about who can participate in sports for women and girls.

    1. The main change is that only people recognized as female at birth can compete in women’s sports.
    2. If an organization receives federal money, they must not allow males to join women’s sports teams.
    3. This bill allows males to train with girls’ teams only if it doesn’t cut down opportunities for girls to join those teams or receive scholarships.
    4. A study will be done to look at how allowing males to compete with females affects girls. It will focus on negative impacts like fewer spots on teams, missed chances to compete, or lost scholarships.

    This bill could have a big impact on girls’ sports by restricting who can join, aiming to protect opportunities for females in athletics.

  15. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  16. Introduced in House