Blake Moore: “I thank the gentleman from Montana. I appreciate all that we have been able to enact thus far. Mr. Speaker, I close…”

“I thank the gentleman from Montana. I appreciate all that we have been able to enact thus far. Mr. Speaker, I close tonight and just thank my colleagues for being here tonight and for taking the time to speak on this important issue. As I mentioned earlier, House Republicans are committed to advancing legislation that supports our women and girls and gives them a fair chance to excel in their athletic endeavors. The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act ensures biological males are unable to compete in female-designated sports, giving women and girls the opportunity to compete on a fair playing field by requiring schools to comply with the Title IX recognition of a person's genetics at birth. This bill withholds Federal funding from schools that facilitate athletic programs where biological men compete against biological women. To be clear, this is not about disrespecting anyone. Everyone is worthy of dignity and respect. However, protecting women and girls from feeling uncomfortable in their locker rooms, sustaining major sports injuries because of unfair competition, or simply losing out on well- deserved athletic accolades because they are genetically unable to beat a male is not purely political effort. It is simply what is right. This is a line that we must draw, and we know that Americans agree with this. I have joked before about a couple of things. I have four boys. I wasn't blessed with a girl. We lament it every day. I do love those boys, though.…”