Riley Gaines backs bill to protect women’s sports at military academies
Rep. Dusty Johnson, a key House Republican, is spearheading a new bill that aims to keep military academy sports teams separate based on biological sex, with the support of activist Riley Gaines. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Rep. Johnson emphasized the importance of Congress taking action on this issue, as they have jurisdiction over military schools.
“There are significant physiological differences between men and women, and this bill ensures a level playing field at our military service academies,” Johnson stated. “It’s crucial for Congress to exercise oversight over the management of these institutions.”
Riley Gaines, the host of OutKick’s “Gaines for Girls” podcast, expressed her strong support for the legislation, drawing from her own experiences in collegiate sports. She emphasized the need for fairness, discipline, and integrity in the nation’s military academies, rather than sacrificing female athletes for the sake of political correctness.
The legislation, championed by Rep. Dusty Johnson, has garnered attention due to Gaines’ advocacy for women’s sports to remain restricted to biological sex. This push for fairness in sports has propelled Gaines onto the national stage, following her high-profile loss to transgender college swimmer Lia Thomas.
In the Senate, Sen. Tommy Tuberville is leading a counterpart bill to Rep. Johnson’s legislation. Tuberville emphasized the importance of military academies focusing on preparing future leaders, rather than succumbing to “woke indoctrination.”
The proposed legislation aims to prohibit males from participating in athletic programs designated for women or girls at military service academies. In addition to Gaines’ support, the Independent Women’s Law Center has also backed the bill.
The ongoing debate surrounding transgender athletes in sports has sparked a national conversation, with lawmakers like Rep. Johnson and Sen. Tuberville taking a stand to preserve the integrity and fairness of women’s sports. As the legislative process unfolds, the protection of female athletes in military academies remains a top priority for these advocates.
Elizabeth Elkind, a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, is leading the coverage of this important issue within the House of Representatives. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
