On Thursday, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed the Title IX Congressional Review Act (CRA) to challenge President Biden’s recent Title IX revisions. These revisions broadened the scope of Title IX protections to include gender identity, thus allowing males in female-only spaces and sports. Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) lauded the bill’s passage, asserting that it protects girls’ sports from what she described as Biden’s “radical” policies. Miller posted on X, “It’s a great day for our daughters and granddaughters.”
The bill will now proceed to the Senate, controlled by Democrats, where it requires a simple majority to pass. Even if it clears this hurdle, President Biden has the authority to veto the legislation. Supporters of the CRA argue that it preserves biological distinctions and ensures the safety and fairness of women’s sports. The Independent Women’s Forum praised the House’s decision on X, stating, “BREAKING: Title IX CRA passes the House, one step closer to repealing Biden’s discriminatory Title IX rule.”
Biden’s changes to Title IX have been contentious, as they extend protections based on gender identity rather than strictly biological sex. This expansion has raised concerns about the potential impact on women’s sports and the safety of female-only spaces. The CRA aims to restore Title IX’s original intent by limiting its protections to biological sex, thereby excluding males from participating in women’s athletics and entering female-only areas.
The debate over Title IX highlights a broader cultural conflict regarding gender identity and its implications for society. Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines voiced her support for the House’s decision, calling it a triumph for “biological reality, common sense, and humanity.” The CRA’s passage in the House marks a significant step in the ongoing battle over the definition and application of Title IX protections.
For the CRA to become law, it must pass the Senate and avoid a presidential veto. This legislative battle underscores the deep divisions within the country over gender identity and the protection of women’s rights. Advocates for the CRA remain steadfast in their belief that maintaining biological distinctions is essential for the integrity and fairness of women’s sports and the safety of female-only spaces.