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House Approves Ban on Transgender Women and Girls in Public School Sports

HeadlineJan 15, 2025

U.S. House lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports. The bill would prohibit federal funding from going to K-12 schools that allow transgender students on girls’ sports teams. Just two Democrats joined all Republicans in voting in favor: Representatives Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar of Texas.

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