On Friday, August 7th, 2026, President Donald Trump publicly urged Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act before their recess, emphasizing the bill's role in protecting women's and Olympic sports. Writing on Truth Social, Trump described the legislation as "a great Bill," expressing hope that the Senate would remain in Washington, D.C. until its passage.

Trump warned that without the 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." He also stated, "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."

The president 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."

These remarks followed similar comments made by Trump the previous day while welcoming U.S. Olympians to the White House Rose Garden.

On the same day, the White House released an official memo addressing misconceptions about the Protect College Sports Act. The memo clarified that the bill 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.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon also discussed the Supreme Court's recent ruling upholding transgender sports bans, underscoring the importance of protecting women's sports. She highlighted concerns about fairness, lost opportunities for female athletes, and safety in locker rooms, while criticizing Democrats for dismissing these issues. McMahon reaffirmed the Trump administration's commitment to defending women's rights under Title IX.

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

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