Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023

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Mr. MORAN. Mr. Chairman, first and foremost, I thank Congressman Greg Steube of Florida for introducing this important piece of legislation, and Chairwoman Foxx for managing this afternoon's floor debate.

The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 will safeguard the ability of female athletes to participate freely in an athletic space that for decades has been specifically carved out for these athletes to compete safely.

When biological males infiltrate these spaces, opportunities are taken away from these biological females.

Earlier this month, the Biden administration proposed a new Title IX rule prohibiting public schools from banning transgender male athletes from competing in sporting events with girls and women and eliminating the State's policy to promote integrity in sports.

The Biden administration is attempting to change the playing field, but there is nothing equal or level about allowing biological men to compete in women and girls' sports.

Coaches in East Texas that I represent understand the biological differences between men and women, and they understand that there is nothing equal about allowing men to compete in women's sports.

This legislation will ensure that schools who receive Federal funding can still protect biological women's and girls' rights to freely and fairly participate in sports. As a father of two boys and two girls, this is important to me. This will safeguard and uphold the integrity of women's sports and the true intention of Title IX.

Mr. Chair, I am proud to stand here on the House floor today in support of this legislation.

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