WASHINGTON—Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) introduced the Defend Girls Athletics Act. The legislation protects the integrity of women’s sports by ensuring that only females are allowed to compete in female athletic programs at federally funded schools. The bill also codifies President Trump’s executive order that conditions federal education funding based on compliance with keeping men out of women’s sports.
“Female athletes in Michigan and across the country deserve a level playing field. Their hard work and achievements deserve respect. This is about fairness, science, and safeguarding opportunities for future generations of young women,” Chairwoman McClain said. “I am proud to co-sponsor this bill with Congressman Barr as we codify President Trump’s executive order. We are protecting the integrity of women’s sports and the decades of progress made since Title IX was enacted.”
“Biological boys don’t belong in girls’ sports, period,” Barr said. “As the father of two girls who play sports, I’ll do everything I can to protect our girls. President Trump and Secretary McMahon have led the way along with activists and athletes like my constituent Riley Gaines to protect young women and their sports. Schools throughout America should do the same or face consequences for endangering female athletes.”
