WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement applauding President Trump's Executive Order to uphold the promise of Title XI and officially put an end to biological men being allowed to compete in women’s sports.

"I applaud President Trump's Executive Order to put an end to the war on women's sports. Biological men have no place in women's sports, and I am thankful President Trump took executive action today to ensure female athletes will never be forced to compete against biological men ever again. It is unthinkable that for the past four years, we witnessed the left's full-blown attack on women's sports in the name of inclusivity and nonsensical gender ideology. As a father of three young girls, I take this issue very personally and am thrilled that every girl across America who dreams of competing at the highest level can fairly do so again. Common sense is being restored in the White House, and this is yet another example of President Trump keeping the promises he made to the American people. Again, I applaud this executive order and will continue standing up for female athletes in Congress."

Background:

As Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), Congressman Pfluger hosted Riley Gaines, an outspoken advocate for female sports, on Capitol Hill today. Gaines, an All-American swimmer from the University of Kentucky, was forced to compete against a biological male. She shared her story and experience with lawmakers before attending President Trump's signing of the executive order.

Additionally, last month, Rep. Pfluger proudly voted to pass the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025, which will protect female athletes in Texas and across America. Rep. Pfluger also spoke on the House Floor in full support of this legislation. You can watch those remarks here.