Mark Takano: “I would say that organizations like the NCAA and the International Olympic Committee can resolve these issues about…”

“I would say that organizations like the NCAA and the International Olympic Committee can resolve these issues about fairness in competition, but we should not neglect the greater value of participation, connecting to others in society and welcoming everybody into the community. This bill and this amendment do not do that, and they put our transgender kids in harm's way. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Ogles). The amendment was agreed to.”