WASHINGTON D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) today announced her co-sponsorship of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. This legislation makes sure women and girls are allowed a fair playing field in competitive sports by ensuring that school athletics comply with the Title IX recognition of a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
Friday evening, Congresswoman Miller attended a Princeton High School versus Greenbrier East High School, coached by Governor Jim Justice, girls basketball game in Princeton, West Virginia. Princeton High School won 48-39.
"I was happy to cheer on both of these southern West Virginia teams during tonight's game," said Congresswoman Miller. "Sports can teach athletes the values of teamwork, perseverance, and confidence. Friday night's game showed how important it is for girls to have an equal chance to compete and learn these invaluable lessons. I am pleased to join my colleagues to protect athletic opportunities for girls in West Virginia and across the country."
Photos from the basketball game:
Congresswoman Miller and Governor Jim Justice
The Princeton High School versus Greenbrier East High School, coached by Governor Jim Justice, girls basketball game in Princeton, West Virginia
Background:
Introduced by Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL), the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act makes it a violation of federal law for a recipient of federal funds who operates, sponsors or facilitates athletic programs or activities to permit a person whose sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls. The bill specifies that sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
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