"We should be able to discuss regulations for trans athletes in competitive sports, while still staunchly defending the rights of transgender Americans to simply exist without fear of danger or oppression," Rep. Seth Moulton said.
"Our culture and civilization continue to be subject to the perverse lie that there are more than two genders or that men can be women and women can be men," said Rep. Greg Steube, the bill's sponsor. He emphasized his belief that an overwhelming majority of Americans oppose transgender women in women's sports.
Democrats labeled the bill harmful to children, stating it fails to differentiate between casual and competitive sports, which require different considerations and protections for young athletes.
The legislation is particularly focused on young athletes, with critics arguing that it distracts from more pressing issues, such as health care and education that directly impact children’s lives.
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