On Friday, August 7th, 2026, President Donald Trump publicly urged Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act before the Senate recesses. Writing on Truth Social, he described the bill 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."

The president also called for 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 remarks followed similar comments made the previous day while welcoming U.S. Olympians to the White House Rose Garden.

Additionally, 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, affirming that states retain the authority to legislate on this issue.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon highlighted the Supreme Court's ruling upholding transgender sports bans, emphasizing the need to protect women's sports due to concerns about fairness, lost opportunities, and safety in locker rooms. She criticized Democrats for dismissing these issues 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 passes both houses, it will be sent to President Trump's desk for signature.

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