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House Republicans and Two Democrats Pass Anti-Trans Bill
Republican lawmakers have again highlighted how they drive broader social animus toward nonwhite, non-cis-gendered people
On Tuesday, Republicans introduced the first anti-trans legislation in the 119th Congress. The bill titled, “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025” (H.R. 28) is deceptive as it doesn’t protect anyone and instead puts athletes at risk. Because the bill does not establish guidelines for determining someone’s gender, it creates openings for unqualified individuals to demand women and children expose themselves so their gender can be determined.
While Republicans claim they are standing up for women and protecting all the successes women have achieved throughout history, the reality bears a different narrative. Republicans have stood in the way of various pieces of legislation to protect women from violence while also supporting legislation that limits women’s right to make decisions about their own health.
The bill’s text is beyond problematic as it appears no effort was made or thought put into drafting the 3-page document. Despite all of the issues it creates, what the legislation shows us is the bigoted nature of it. Like any bills created throughout history to oppress other…
