[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 86 (Friday, May 17, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3342]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       FAIR COMPETITION IN SPORTS

  (Mr. LaLOTA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LaLOTA. Madam Speaker, girls' sports should be reserved for 
biological girls. For decades, Title IX has provided young women the 
opportunity to compete in college athletics. However, the Biden 
administration's recent actions threaten these very principles.
  As the father of three girls and a husband to a former Division I 
athlete who is currently a PE teacher, I am appalled by this 
administration's assault on Title IX.
  Allowing biological men to compete in women's sports denies young 
women the chance to develop physically and mentally as athletes and 
teammates. This undermines decades of progress and gender equity in 
sports.
  Fair competition is crucial to maintaining athletic integrity and the 
rights of female athletes. Without proper protections, girls may face 
unfair disadvantages, discouraging their participation and hindering 
their dreams.
  Upholding Title IX safeguards the future of girls' sports, ensuring 
every young athlete can thrive and succeed.

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