Staff Reports
The House of Representatives made a bold move by passing a resolution to counteract the Biden administration's radical overhaul of Title IX. This controversial rewrite aimed to expand protections not just based on sex but also sexual orientation and gender identity. With a vote tally of 228-184, the resolution now heads to a Democratic-led Senate where, unsurprisingly, it's expected to gather dust. Nevertheless, it stands as a powerful statement for GOP lawmakers gearing up for the November election. Among those who crossed party lines, only 21 Democrats found the courage to stand against this overreach.
Representative Mary Miller of Illinois, the brains behind the bill, declared it a victory for every young girl who shouldn't have to worry about sharing private spaces with biological males. She emphasized that Title IX was instituted to ensure equal opportunities for girls in education and sports, which the Biden administration is now jeopardizing through this reckless policy. Parents nationwide are justifiably outraged as their rights and local school governance are being steamrolled by Biden's far-left agenda.
#BREAKING: House votes to undo Biden Title IX protections for transgender students https://t.co/BEDB20dhjn
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) July 11, 2024
Title IX, a cornerstone of American education since 1972, was designed to eliminate sex-based discrimination in schools receiving federal funds. From preschools to universities, it covers virtually all educational institutions. However, Biden's latest rulebook, introduced in April, seeks to extend these protections to transgender students, thus enabling them to use facilities that align with their gender identity. Republicans argue that this puts girls at risk, forcing schools to open their restrooms and locker rooms to biological males under the guise of inclusivity.
As Democrats laud these new rules as essential for the protection of transgender students, they conveniently ignore the Trump-era provisions that added vital safeguards for those accused of sexual misconduct. According to a spokesperson for the Department of Education, the revisions followed a supposed "rigorous process." Yet, for many, it's just another example of big government imposing its will on local institutions, obliterating common policies that protect students and their parents' rights.
Despite the House's decisive stance, the resolution will probably meet its demise in the Senate. Even if it miraculously passed, President Joe Biden has already made it clear he would veto it without hesitation. For now, this legislative effort serves as an unbeatable message ahead of the upcoming elections: the fight to protect America's daughters from a dangerous agenda is far from over.
