Urgent: Tell Your Senator to Vote NO on S. 9

Hi there,

We just found out that H.R. 28 passed in the House. If passed as law, the bill would rewrite Title IX—the federal law that protects students against sex discrimination—to exclude transgender and intersex girls and women from participating in sports at federally funded schools and universities.

The good news is that it barely passed, with a strong showing of Democrats opposing this harmful bill. This opposition gives hope that the bill might be dead on arrival in the Senate.

However, it’s crucial to keep up the pressure by reaching out to your senators. Let them know you oppose this discriminatory legislation and urge them to stand up for trans and intersex rights. Your voice can make a difference in ensuring this harmful bill doesn’t move forward in the Senate.

Members of the Senate have introduced the Senate version of this bill, S. 9, and we ask that you now contact your Senator to voice your strong opposition! As community members and allies, we can come together to stop this from becoming law.

This harmful legislation:

Targets trans and intersex youth, denying them the proven social, mental, and physical benefits of sports.
Ignores academic research, which confirms that transgender women do not have inherent athletic advantages and may face unique disadvantages.
Fails to address real issues in girls' and women's sports, such as unequal access to facilities and the abuse of athletes by coaches.

Take Action Now

Take action today: Click here to tell your Representative to vote NO on S. 9.

Together, we can ensure that trans and intersex youth have the support and protections they deserve.

Thank you for standing with us.

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