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79 Members of Congress Speak Out in Opposition to Biden Title IX Plan

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Rebecca Hain: 513-479-3335

Email: info@saveservices.org

79 Members of Congress Speak Out in Opposition to Biden Title IX Plan

WASHINGTON / May 24, 2023 – The Biden Department of Education has issued proposed regulations that would expand the definition of biological “sex” to include “gender identity” (1) and allow the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports (2).

If approved, these proposals also will have far-reaching, harmful consequences for parental rights (5), free speech (3), due process (4), religious freedom (6), and gender transitioning of minors (7).

In response, 79 members of Congress have released statements of opposition, many of them strongly-worded:

Senate — 29 members:

  1. John Barrasso – WY
  2. Marsha Blackburn – TN
  3. John Boozman – AR
  4. Mike Braun – IN
  5. Katie Britt – AL
  6. Ted Budd – NC
  7. Richard Burr – NC
  8. Bill Cassidy – LA
  9. Tom Cotton – AR
  10. Kevin Cramer – ND
  11. Mike Crapo – ID
  12. Ted Cruz – TX
  13. Steve Danies – MT
  14. Joni Ernst – IA
  15. Josh Hawley – MO
  16. Ron Johnson – WI
  17. James Lankford – OK
  18. Mike Lee – UT
  19. Cynthia Lummis – WY
  20. Roger Marshall – KS
  21. Markwayne Mullins – OK
  22. Pete Ricketts – NE
  23. Marco Rubio – FL
  24. Rick Scott – FL
  25. Tim Scott – SC
  26. Cindy Hyde Smith – MS
  27. Dan Sullivan – AK
  28. Thom Tillis – NC
  29. Tommy Tuberville – AR

House of Representatives — 50 members:

  1. Jodey Arrington – TX
  2. Brian Babin –TX
  3. Jim Banks – IN
  4. Andy Biggs – AZ
  5. Dan Bishop – NC
  6. Lauren Boebert – CO
  7. Mike Bost – IL
  8. Josh Brecheen – OK
  9. Michael C. Burgess – TX
  10. Eric Burlison – MO
  11. Ben Cline – VA
  12. Michael Cloud – TX
  13. Andrew S. Clyde – GA
  14. Eli Crane – AZ
  15. Dan Crenshaw – TX
  16. Byron Donalds – FL
  17. Jeff Duncan – SC
  18. Michelle Fischbach – MN
  19. Virginia Foxx – NC
  20. Bob Good – VA
  21. Mark E. Green, M.D. – TN
  22. Marjorie Taylor Greene – GA
  23. Glenn Grothman – WI
  24. Michael Guest – MS
  25. Andy Harris, M.D. –
  26. Kevin Hern – OK
  27. Clay Higgins – LA
  28. Randy L. Jackson – TX
  29. Mike Johnson – LA
  30. Doug Lamborn – CO
  31. Debbie Lesko – AZ
  32. Anna Paulina Luna – FL
  33. Nancy Mace – SC
  34. Kevin McCarthy – CA
  35. David McKinley – WV
  36. Mary E. Miller – IL
  37. Cory Mills – FL
  38. Nathaniel Moran – TX
  39. Alex X. Mooney – WV
  40. Troy E. Nehls – TX
  41. Ralph Norman – SC
  42. Andy Ogles – TN
  43. George Santos – NY
  44. Steve Scalise – LA
  45. Pete Sessions – TX
  46. Chris Smith – NJ
  47. Gregory Steube – FL
  48. Ann Wagner – MO
  49. Randy Weber – TX
  50. Daniel Webster – FL

In addition, numerous state lawmakers and attorneys general have issued statements of disapproval. Links to all statements are available online (8).

SAVE calls on federal and state lawmakers to continue to voice their opposition to both Title IX regulations. Send email to: alejandro.reyes@ed.gov

Links:

  1. https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-releases-proposed-changes-title-ix-regulations-invites-public-comment
  2. https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/fact-sheet-us-department-educations-proposed-change-its-title-ix-regulations-students-eligibility-athletic-teams.
  3. https://www.saveservices.org/2022-policy/network/parental-rights/
  4. https://www.saveservices.org/2022-policy/network/free-speech/
  5. https://www.saveservices.org/2022-policy/network/due-process/
  6. https://www.saveservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/First-Liberty-Institute-Statement-on-Title-IX.pdf
  7. https://www.saveservices.org/2022-policy/network/gender-transitioning/
  8. https://www.saveservices.org/2022-policy/attorneys-general-and-lawmakers/
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Tidal Wave of Opposition to Biden ‘Gender-Identity’ Plan

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Rebecca Hain: 513-479-3335

Email: info@saveservices.org

Tidal Wave of Opposition to Biden ‘Gender-Identity’ Plan

WASHINGTON / May 17, 2023 – Last June the Biden Department of Education (DOE) released a proposed regulation that would expand the definition of biological “sex” to include the fluid concept of “gender identity.” (1) In response, over 200 members of the Title IX Network recorded their disagreement with the plan (2). Numerous lawmakers and attorneys general issued strongly worded statements of disapproval, as well (3).

Last month, the DOE issued a second proposal designed to promote the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports (4). In response, opposition to the Biden Title IX proposals has grown dramatically in recent days:

May 10: Thirty-four state lawmakers sent a letter highlighting the growing wave of violent incidents by transgender activists, and urging the DOE to “immediately abandon its plan to release a new Title IX regulation.” (5)

May 12: A coalition of 26 state governors signed a letter calling on DOE Secretary Miguel Cardona to withdraw the proposed athletics regulation to “restore the protection of fairness in women’s and girls’ sports.” (6)

May 15: Twenty-two Republican senators called on the Biden Administration to withdraw its plan, which could prevent states from enforcing bans on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports (7).

May 16: The Attorneys General in nearly two dozen states sent letters urging the Biden Administration to uphold Title IX protections for female athletes (8).

Individual lawmakers have spoken out on the issue, as well. For example, Texas Democrat Rep. Shawn Thierry recently testified in support of a bill that would protect underage children from medical interventions designed to change their gender (9).

A strong majority of the American public is opposed to the Biden gender-identity plan, as well. A YouGov public opinion survey found that 63% of Americans oppose expanding the definition of sex to include “gender identity,” and 71% do not believe transgender athletes should be allowed to participate in women’s sports (10).

Links:

  1. https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-releases-proposed-changes-title-ix-regulations-invites-public-comment
  2. https://www.saveservices.org/2022-Policy/
  3. https://www.saveservices.org/2022-policy/attorneys-general-and-lawmakers/
  4. https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/fact-sheet-us-department-educations-proposed-change-its-title-ix-regulations-students-eligibility-athletic-teams
  5. https://www.saveservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DOE-Title-IX-Ltr.-5.10.2022.pdf
  6. https://mcusercontent.com/08cb3e52aa1308600f84d49ea/files/bfd18c67-833f-84b7-0b58-6c5c01a2879f/Joint_Governors_Comment_on_Title_IX_NPRM_5.12.2023.pdf
  7. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/tuberville-title-ix-transgender
  8. https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2569-may-16-2023-attorney-general-miyares-joins-multi-state-coalition-urging-biden-administration-to-protect-the-privacy-safety-and-equality-for-female-athletes
  9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYycR1fha4w
  10. https://www.saveservices.org/2022/06/63-of-americans-oppose-expanding-definition-of-sex-to-include-gender-identity/
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Republican Lawmakers Lead National Movement to Thwart the ‘Gender Agenda’

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R. Stewart: 301-801-0608

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Republican Lawmakers Lead National Movement to Thwart the ‘Gender Agenda’

WASHINGTON / March 8, 2023 – The “Gender Agenda” refers to the movement to promote gender transitioning, curtail parental rights, allow biological males to compete in women’s sports, curtail free speech, and diminish due process on college campuses. A major goal of the Gender Agenda is to overhaul the Title IX law to redefine sex to include “gender identity.”

Republican lawmakers across the country have been at the forefront of efforts to stop the Gender Agenda. Following is a listing of measures introduced thus far in Congress in 2023:

  1. Greg Steube: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (H.R. 734) [1]
  2. Marjorie Taylor Greene: Protect Children’s Innocence Act (H.R. 8731) [2]
  3. Jeff Van Drew: My Choice, My Child Act of 2023 (H.R. 216) [3]
  4. Julia Letlow: Parents Bill of Rights (H.R.5) [4]
  5. Debbie Lesko: Parental Rights Amendment (H. J. Res 38) [5]
  6. Jim Banks: Protecting Minors from Medical Malpractice Act (H.R. 1276) [6]
  7. Tim Scott: PROTECT Kids Act (S. 200) [7]
  8. Tommy Tuberville: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 (S. 613) [8]

In addition, Congressman Jim Banks is spearheading a new group called the House Anti-Woke Caucus, now with over 25 members [9.

The following state-level bills already have been enacted into law in 2023:

  1. Tennessee: SB 0001 – Prohibits minors from receiving puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and transgender surgeries [10]
  2. Tennessee: HB 0009 – Outlaws drag shows in public spaces and restricts them to age-appropriate venues [11]
  3. South Dakota: Help Not Harm Act (HB 1080) – Prohibits certain medical and surgical interventions on minor patients [12]
  4. Mississippi: Regulate Experimental Adolescent Procedures (REAP) Act (H.B. 1125) – Forbids any person to “knowingly provide gender transition procedures to any person under eighteen years of age” or “engage in conduct that aids or abets” such procedures. [13]

To date, SAVE has identified 82 bills in 28 states, including proposals that address Parental Rights (36 bills), Gender Transitioning (29 bills), and Women’s Sports (16 bills).

At the recent Conservative Political Action Conference held near Washington DC, SAVE sponsored a booth titled, “Stop the Gender Agenda.” [14] At the booth, 377 individuals signed a petition to Stop the Gender Agenda. Signers included the Lieutenant Governor of a southern state, a woman who transitioned to the male sex and later de-transitioned to being female, and other persons from Spain, Peru, Austria, Norway, Sweden, and Japan.

Links:

  1. https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/734?s=2&r=7
  2. https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8731/cosponsors
  3. https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/216? q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22Parents%22%5D%7D&s=2&r=6
  4. https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5
  5. https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-joint-resolution/38?s=1&r=67
  6. https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1276?s=3&r=1
  7. https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/200
  8. https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/S613%20Protection%20of%20Women%20and%20Girls%20in%20Sports%20Act.pdf
  9. https://www.johnlocke.org/banks-emerges-as-leader-in-fight-against-the-woke/
  10. https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA0008.pdf
  11. https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA0002.pdf
  12. https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/24100/249156
  13. http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2023/pdf/history/HB/HB1125.xml

14. https://www.saveservices.org/2022-policy/network/

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Twelve States Have Introduced Bills to Affirm Parental Rights. More Bills Are Expected.

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Rebecca Hain: 513-479-3335

Email: info@saveservices.org

Twelve States Have Introduced Bills to Affirm Parental Rights. More Bills Are Expected.

WASHINGTON / February 6, 2023 – Following reports of secretive school policies that marginalize and exclude parents, parental rights has become a hot-button issue across the United States (1). For example, the New York Times recently published an article highlighting the concerns of parents who were kept in the dark about their child’s gender dilemmas (2).

In response, 12 states have introduced bills in the past month designed to affirm and strengthen parents’ rights. These bills can be classified in terms of whether they affirm fundamental principles of parental rights, assure parental notification, address curriculum and instruction issues, or relate to gender transitioning of children:

Fundamental Principles

Alabama: H.B. 6 prohibits the government from burdening certain fundamental rights of parents (3).

Hawaii: H.B. 1393 states, “Each parent in the State shall have the right to direct the upbringing, education, care, and welfare of the parent’s child.” (4)

Indiana: H.B. 1407 affirms no government entity shall “infringe on the fundamental right of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of the parent’s child” without a “compelling governmental interest of the highest order.” (5)

Minnesota:  H.F. 682 seeks to amend the state Constitution to affirm that parents have a fundamental right to “direct the education of their child.” (6)

Mississippi: H.B. 509 states, “The liberty of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, health care and mental health of that parent’s child is a fundamental right.” (7)

New Hampshire: H.B. 10 establishes a “parental bill of rights.” (8)

North Dakota: H.B. 1403 prohibits “governmental entities from interfering with parental rights.” (9)

South Carolina: H. 3485 includes a provision that the government “shall not substantially burden the fundamental right of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of that parent’s child….” (10)

Texas: HJR 58 proposes an amendment to the state constitution that states in part: “A parent has the right to direct the education of the parent’s child…” (11)

Parental Notification

Indiana: S.B. 413 proposes that schools “may not discourage or prohibit parental notification of and involvement in decisions affecting a student’s social emotional, behavioral, mental, or physical health.” (12)

South Carolina: H. 3197 states that no public school employee shall “withhold from a child’s parent information that is relevant to the physical, emotional, or mental health of the child.” (13)

Texas: H.B. 61 affirms: “The Texas Education Agency shall adopt procedures for notifying a student’s parent if there is a change in the student’s services or monitoring related to the student’s mental, emotional, or physical health or well-being.” (14)

Utah: S.B. 100 states that “each school and each local governing board shall ensure that no policy or action of the school or LEA [local education agency]: (a) operates to shield any student’s information from the student’s parent.” (15)

Curriculum and Instruction

Indiana: H.B. 1608 states that teachers may not provide instruction on ambiguous concepts of “gender identity” to children in grades K–3. (16)

Missouri: S.B. 4 says that parents have a “right to know what their minor child is being taught in school including, but not limited to, curricula, books, source materials, and other instructional materials.” (17)

Oklahoma: S.B. 95 states no school “may provide any sexually explicit material…to a student …without written consent from the student’s parent or legal guardian.” (18)

Gender Transitioning

Indiana: H.B. 1407 protects a parent’s right to raise “the child consistent with the child’s biological sex” and to decline to consent to the child undergoing gender transitioning. (5)

Additional parental rights bills are expected be introduced in the near future in other states (19). A listing of current lawsuits, federal court rulings, and model legislation is available on the SAVE website (20).

Links:

  1. https://1819news.com/news/item/amicus-brief-filed-in-support-of-eagle-forums-rights-after-federal-government-subpoenas-group-for-vulnerable-child-compassion-and-protection-act-docs
  2. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/22/us/gender-identity-students-parents.html
  3. https://legiscan.com/AL/bill/HB6/2023
  4. https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/bills/HB1393_.pdf
  5. https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1407#digest-heading
  6. https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF0682&version=latest&session=93&session_number=0&session_year=2023
  7. http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2023/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0509IN.pdf
  8. https://legiscan.com/NH/text/HB10/2023
  9. https://www.ndlegis.gov/assembly/68-2023/regular/bill-overview/bo1403.html
  10. https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3485.htm
  11. https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/SJ00029I.pdf#navpanes=0
  12. https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/senate/413#document-a771d1bd
  13. https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3485.htm
  14. https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00631I.pdf#navpanes=0
  15. https://le.utah.gov/~2023/bills/static/SB0100.html
  16. https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1608#document-57edadc2
  17. https://senate.mo.gov/23info/pdf-bill/comm/SB4.pdf
  18. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20int/SB/SB95%20int.pdf
  19. https://parentalrights.org/
  20. https://www.saveservices.org/2022-policy/network/parental-rights/