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 safeguarding 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 asserted, "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 urged bipartisan cooperation, stating, "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 comments followed similar remarks made by Trump the previous day while welcoming U.S. Olympians to the White House Rose Garden.

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

Education Secretary Linda McMahon also highlighted the Supreme Court's ruling upholding transgender sports bans, underscoring the need to protect women's sports and addressing concerns about fairness, lost opportunities, and safety for female athletes.

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

Notable Quotes

  • "THE PROTECT COLLEGE SPORTS ACT is a great Bill, and the Senate will hopefully stay in D.C. until it passes," President Trump on Truth Social.
  • "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."
  • "Anyone who tells you differently is LYING! Stop grandstanding, and try getting this done. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
  • "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."
  • "We have to get that done. If we don’t, we’re very foolish. Nobody knows what will happen. We’re in Never-Never Land. We’re not going to let that be happening. We’re not going to let that happen to these great people and others."

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