Tulsi Gabbard introduces bill banning biological males from playing women’s sports

The bill's full and formal title is "H.R.8932- To provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be determined on the basis of biological sex as determined at birth by a physician," but it has been affectionately dubbed the "Protect Women's Sports Act"

Gabbard (D-HI), has long been a vocal critic of the current trend of trans female athletes participating in women's sports, where they easily break records and practically redefine the definition of what women’s sports are.

As is stated on the homepage of Save Women’s Sports, a website that aligns with Gabbard's views:

"Beth Stelzer, an amateur powerlifter and the founder of Save Women's Sports, stresses that defending women in athletics ought not be a partisan nor religious issue. If we allow males to compete in female sports, there will be men's sports, there will be co-ed sports, but there will no longer be women's sports."

A bipartisan statement by members of Congress reads, in part:

"Since its creation, Title IX has been confronted by various challenges, often resulting in nuanced or situational solutions to the circumstances. This has included considering the fairness of an individual of one sex to play on a team designated for another sex when no such team is available to the individual, such as women’s field hockey or men’s football. This bill protects the sex-based intention of Title IX protections by reaffirming the biological sex-based distinctions between men and women in athletics."

"Title IX was a historic provision championed by Hawaii's own Congresswoman Patsy Mink in order to provide equal opportunity for women and girls in high school and college sports. It led to a generational shift that impacted countless women, creating life-changing opportunities for girls and women that never existed before."

"However, Title IX is being weakened by some states who are misinterpreting Title IX, creating uncertainty, undue hardship and lost opportunities for female athletes," Gabbard continued.

"Our legislation protects Title IX’s original intent which was based on the general biological distinction between men and women athletes based on sex. It is critical that the legacy of Title IX continues to ensure women and girls in sports have the opportunity to compete and excel on a level playing field."