Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023

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Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia. Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong opposition to this cruel and discriminatory bill. If Republicans really meant to protect women and girls in sports, they would make it so more women and girls could play, not play politics with children's lives.

I submitted an amendment to award federal grants to start new school sports teams for women and girls and to break down existing barriers to participation.

My amendment invested in women's sports so more people could play, more people could participate, but Republicans chose politics over participation. There are real problems impacting women and girls in sports, including pay inequality, sexual harassment and assault, and unequal facilities and resources. This legislation addresses none of these issues.

Instead, we will be voting on a horrific bill to nationalize the cruel bigotry Republicans are implementing in states around the country.

This bill will harm our kids' mental health. make our schools less welcoming, and prevent trans students from living the full lives they deserve.

I strongly urge my colleagues to oppose this bill.

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