Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Representative Andy Barr (R-Ky.) have introduced the Defend Girls Athletics Act. This legislation aims to ensure that only females participate in female athletic programs at federally funded schools, thereby protecting the integrity of women’s sports. The bill also seeks to codify President Trump’s executive order, which ties federal education funding to compliance with this policy.
“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,” said Chairwoman McClain. “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.”
Representative Barr expressed his support by stating, “Biological boys don’t belong in girls’ sports, period.” He added, “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.”
