Tue Jan 14 23:10:00 UTC 2025: ## House Passes Bill Restricting Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports
**Washington, D.C. – January 15, 2025** – The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would severely limit the participation of transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports at federally funded schools and universities. The legislation defines sex based solely on biological sex assigned at birth, effectively barring transgender women and girls from competing on female teams.
While the bill passed the House with 218 votes, including two Democrats, its future is uncertain. Senate passage is considered unlikely due to the need for 60 votes, a threshold Republicans are unlikely to reach given Democratic opposition.
The bill’s passage comes ahead of the 2024 election, with Republicans using the issue to target Democrats and capitalize on broader cultural tensions surrounding LGBTQ+ rights. President-elect Donald Trump has publicly condemned what he terms “transgender lunacy.”
Equality California, an advocacy group, denounced the bill, stating it is another attempt to deny transgender youth dignity and respect. The debate highlights the ongoing national conversation surrounding transgender rights and inclusion in sports.
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