On Friday, August 7th, 2026, President Donald Trump urged Congress via Truth Social to pass the "Protect College Sports Act," warning that without it, women's and Olympic sports could disappear. He described the bill as "a great Bill," expressing hope that the Senate would remain in Washington, D.C. until its passage.

Trump emphasized his record on protecting women athletes, stating, "Nobody has done more to protect Women Athletes than me — and this Bill CLEARLY protects the Laws in 27 States protecting Women's Sports, and banning Men from Women's Sports."

He further warned of the consequences if the bill does not pass: "Without this Bill, millions of young Athletes will be hurt, programs will be canceled, Women's and Olympic Sports will go away, the fans will be robbed, and Universities will go broke."

The president also called for bipartisan cooperation, saying, "I’m urging the House and the Senate to come together, bipartisan if possible, and it looks like they have done, to send the bill to my desk and I will sign it. I think we have no choice."

In addition, the White House released an official memo on the same day to clarify that the Protect College Sports Act would not override existing state laws that prevent biological men from competing in women's sports, affirming that states retain the authority to legislate on this issue.

These statements followed a recent Supreme Court ruling upholding transgender sports bans, with Education Secretary Linda McMahon highlighting the need to protect women's sports and addressing concerns about fairness and safety.

The Protect College Sports Act is currently navigating the legislative process in Congress. If it passes both the House and Senate, it will be sent to President Trump's desk for signature.

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