1. United States
2. Ariz.
3. Letter

H.R. 734 - Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 This bill would mandate that all sports programs across the country that receive federal funding to divide by "biological sex", specifically not allowing anyone designated "male" at birth based on genetics and anatomy to participate in "female" sports teams. The intent is to address perceived fairness issues in women's athletics, but it raises concerns about discrimination against transgender and intersex individuals by enforcing a narrow definition of gender based solely on characteristics observed at birth. While well-intentioned, such rigid criteria neglect the complexities of gender identity and could alienate vulnerable youth from beneficial athletic opportunities.