[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H140]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE COMMITMENT MADE THROUGH TITLE IX

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today in 
celebration of House passage of H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and 
Girls in Sports Act.
  Sports have always been more than just a game. They are an 
opportunity for growth that teaches discipline, teamwork, and 
resilience. Involvement in sports opens doors, fosters lifelong 
friendships, and inspires confidence in young adults across this 
country.
  Unfortunately, due to radical policies implemented by the Biden-
Harris administration and other far-left politicians nationwide, women 
and girls are losing critical protections that were afforded to them 
when Title IX was signed into law more than 50 years ago.
  We owe it to the millions of young women and girls striving to reach 
their fullest potential, both on and off the field, who deserve 
fairness and safety.
  The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act honors the commitment 
we made through Title IX, defends the principle of fair competition, 
and ensures that athletes can compete in categories that reflect their 
biological realities.
  I am proud to support this legislation today on the House floor, and 
I urge my Senate colleagues to pass it as well.

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