House Republicans Vote to Overturn Biden's Title IX Rule Expanding Transgender Student Protections

Jul 11, 2024, 12:00 AM

The House of Representatives, led by House Republicans, has voted to overturn the Biden administration's new Title IX rule, which sought to expand protections against discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity, specifically for transgender students. The rule aimed to allow students to participate in activities consistent with their gender identity and bolstered federal nondiscrimination protections. This move has sparked significant debate, with supporters arguing it upholds the integrity of women's sports and protects female students from sports-related injuries and the loss of single-sex spaces, while opponents claim it restricts protections for LGBTQI+, pregnant, and parenting students. The resolution to reverse the rule was co-sponsored by Rep. Mary Miller and supported by several Republican representatives, who argue that the new regulations undermine the original intent of Title IX and compromise the safety and opportunities for women and girls in educational settings.