The bipartisan coalition to protect women’s sports is GROWING. In the last Congress, not a single Democrat voted to protect female athletes on the basis of sex. Earlier this year, two Democrats cracked the dam and defied party lines to protect women, and now support is continuing to build. I am excited to share that two of Washington’s U.S. Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-3rd) and Kim Schrier (D-8th) have recorded their support for keeping women’s sports for women only.
During debate on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA), U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina 1st) offered an amendment (H.Amdt.87) to prohibit male athletes from competing on women’s sports teams at military academies. This amendment passed with the support of 10 Democrats, including Reps. Gluesenkamp Perez and Schrier who were willing to affirm that men should not compete in women’s sports.
Concerned Women for America has long defied traditional political boundaries in its efforts to safeguard women’s sports, partnering with traditionally left-leaning groups such as the Women’s Liberation Front and Women’s Declaration International, among others. We’re excited to see the U.S. House of Representatives now start to reflect the bipartisan nature of this movement.
Reps. Gluesenkamp Perez and Schrier are likely to face criticism for deviating from party lines. However, we know that, regardless of political affiliations, standing up for the safety and dignity of female athletes is the right thing to do.
Action:
Please join me in contacting Reps. Gluesenkamp Perez and Schrier to thank them for their willingness to defend women with their vote on Amendment 87. When you contact their offices, be sure to let them know you are a member of Concerned Women for America!
Contact Information:
- Gluesenkamp Perez: Call and/or email
- Schrier: Call and/or email
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for leaders who are willing to stand for truth and protect the safety and dignity of women and girls. We lift up Reps. Gluesenkamp Perez and Schrier, and others who courageously supported this amendment. Strengthen them, protect them from criticism, and guide their steps. May more leaders rise above politics to honor what is good and just. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
