ICYMI: Senator Marshall Discusses Legislation to Protect Girls’ Sports

(Washington, D.C., February 10, 2021) – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., joined Newsmax to talk about his and Senator Mike Lee’s (UT) legislation to protect athletic opportunities for female athletes. The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act comes after President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order forcing schools to allow student athletes to compete in sports based on their gender identity instead of their biological sex. You may click HERE or on the image below to watch Senator Marshall’s interview.

Senator Marshall also introduced a budget amendment to address this issue. You may read the amendment HERE. Last week, the Senator questioned Secretary of Education Nominee Miguel Cardona about the issue. Mr. Cardona testified that the Supreme Court has spoken that discrimination against transgender students is illegal. However, the Supreme Court has not ruled on the specific issue of Title IX and sports. You may click HERE or on the image below to watch the exchange.

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