Larson Opposes Federal Trans Sports Ban

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after House Republicans passed a blanket federal ban on transgender women and girls participating in school sports.

"Republicans are pushing a bill for sheer political purposes to exert control over school athletics and single out trans kids without any regard for the damaging discrimination it would cause across the board," said Larson. "It is not a real solution. These issues should be dealt with at the appropriate levels. Athletic governing bodies, state and local associations, and coaches are better equipped to make sure sports remain fair and safe for all players. The Congress and the federal government should not be making these decisions when they have little understanding of the potentially devastating consequences."