Tue Jan 14 22:12:52 UTC 2025: ## House Passes Bill Banning Transgender Girls From Women’s Sports; Senate Passage Unlikely
**Washington D.C.** – The Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday effectively barring transgender girls and women from participating in female sports at federally funded schools and universities. The bill, which defines sex solely based on biological sex assigned at birth, garnered 218 votes, including support from two Democrats. However, its future remains uncertain, as Senate passage is considered highly improbable due to the lack of anticipated Democratic support.
The legislation is the latest salvo in the ongoing culture war surrounding LGBTQ+ rights, with Republicans framing the issue as one of fairness in women’s sports. House Speaker Mike Johnson hailed the bill as a victory for women. President-elect Donald Trump, known for his conservative stance, has also voiced strong opposition to transgender rights.
Opponents, including Equality California, denounced the bill as discriminatory, arguing it denies transgender youth dignity and respect. The bill’s prospects in the Senate are dim, requiring 60 votes to overcome a filibuster – a threshold unlikely to be met given the current political landscape. The bill’s passage in the House comes as Republicans intensify their focus on transgender issues ahead of the 2024 election.
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