President Joe Biden opposes measure.
U.S. Rep. Gregory Steube (R-Fla.) introduced HR 734
Public comment period to come
Measure passed by 213-208 vote margin
The bill- subject of significant debate over two sessions, had 81 votes in favor, falling short of 84 required 2/3 majority vote to override
The bill is a carbon copy of the anti-trans bills sweeping the nation this past year and ignores the policies that were already in place
“If you have not spent time with transgender youth, then I would encourage you to pause on this issue,” Cox said
Despite the change in trans participation policies by USA Swimming that would have disqualified her, NCAA ruled Thomas was qualified to swim
"I don't think biological boys should compete in women's sports — we have to protect women's sports. That's the bottom line"
This bill marks the second anti-trans bill enacted in 2022, and the 11th state to pass an anti-trans sports ban