On Friday, August 7th, 2026, President Donald Trump urged the Senate to remain in Washington, D.C. until the Protect College Sports Act passes, highlighting the bill's role in safeguarding women's sports. Writing on Truth Social, Trump described the legislation as "a great Bill" and stressed that "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."

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 urged Congress to "get that done," warning that failure to act would be "very foolish" and likened the situation to "Never-Never Land."

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

Meanwhile, the White House released an official memo clarifying 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 addressed the Supreme Court's ruling upholding transgender sports bans, underscoring the need to protect women's sports and expressing concern over fairness, lost opportunities for female athletes, and safety in locker rooms. She criticized Democrats for dismissing these concerns and 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 clears both the House and Senate, it will be sent to President Trump's desk for signature.

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