Tulsi Gabbard Introduces, Anti-Transgender Legislation, Aimed at Athletes.<br />On Thursday, Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard introduced the “Protect Women’s Sports Act” bill.<br />It is co-sponsored by Republican Rep.<br />Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma. .<br />The bill seeks to limit protections<br />extended under Title IX to “biological sex as<br />determined at birth by a physician.”.<br />This would effectively end protections<br />of transgender and gender-nonconforming<br />athletes in federally-funded schools. .<br />Rep. Gabbard said that states have so far<br />been “misinterpreting” Title IX provisions and<br />causing “undue hardship” for female athletes. .<br />Title IX is being weakened by some states<br />who are misinterpreting Title IX, creating<br />uncertainty, undue hardship and lost<br />opportunities for female athletes …, Tulsi Gabbard, via 'Newsweek'.<br />She added that it was “critical” that Title IX allowed<br />women to compete on a “level playing field.”.<br />Rep. Mullin also released a statement, <br />saying that “allowing biological males” <br />to compete “diminishes” equality.<br />Rep. Gabbard did not run for reelection<br />and will officially end her term in the House<br />of Representative in January 2021.
