On Friday, August 7th, 2026, President Donald Trump urged Congress via Truth Social to pass the Protect College Sports Act before the Senate recesses. 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 legislation, "women's and Olympic sports will disappear," and highlighted the potential negative impacts, stating, "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."

He also 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 urged 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."

Trump emphasized urgency, adding, "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."

These remarks followed similar comments made by Trump 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. The memo stated that states retain the authority to legislate on this issue.

The bill is currently navigating the legislative process in Congress. If it passes both houses, it will be sent to President Trump's desk for signature.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon also weighed in, discussing the Supreme Court's ruling upholding transgender sports bans and underscoring the need to protect 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 and reaffirming the Trump administration's commitment to defending women's rights under Title IX.

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