WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is continuing the fight for women’s sports this Congress by joining her colleagues in introducing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which would prohibit school athletic programs from allowing biological males to participate in programs that are intended for women or girls.
“Every time a girl steps onto the mat, court, field, or track, she should know that she has every opportunity to compete and win,” said Ernst. “It is crucial we uphold the promise of Title IX and protect the integrity of women’s sports that inspire so many girls and fans around the world. Last year, women’s sports broke records, and I will continue to fight for our female athletes to have the opportunities they deserve and ensure they are not pushed off the podium.”
Specifically, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act:
Background:
Ernst has urged the National Collegiate Athletic Association to keep men out of women’s sports and spoke on the Senate floor to make sure young girls aren’t pushed off the podium.
Ernst has also joined Riley Gaines, a former college swimmer and female sports’ advocate, to express concerns about biological males being allowed to participate in women’s sports. Because of her strong record, Ernst earned recognition for her work on Riley Gaines’ Stand with Women Scorecard.
Last year, Senator Ernst led the charge to recognize “National Women’s Sports Week” and the crucial role Title IX has played in expanding athletic opportunities for women and girls.
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