Overview

• Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced a vote on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act for Monday, aiming to codify Trump's executive order on transgender athletes.
• The bill seeks to amend Title IX to prohibit transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports, defining sex based solely on reproductive biology at birth.
• The legislation faces a likely filibuster in the Senate, requiring support from at least seven Democrats to advance to President Trump's desk for signing.
• Civil rights groups and some Democrats argue the bill discriminates against transgender students and fails to address broader challenges faced by women in sports.
• Supporters, including several female athletes, have urged lawmakers to prioritize fairness and safety in women's sports, citing personal experiences and public opinion data opposing transgender inclusion.