Dexter: “No child in this country should be denied the opportunity to play a sport”

January 15, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 28, legislation to amend Title IX to impose a nationwide transgender sports ban. “As a working-class kid who grew up playing sports, the mother of two college athletes, and a physician, I understand how important sports are to our kids’ development. No child in this country should be denied the opportunity to play a sport, including our transgender children. “The GOP Child Predator Empowerment Act does nothing to protect women. It attacks children. This bill would force children to undergo invasive medical exams and answer personal questions about their bodies from adults they don’t know or trust. I won’t stand for it. “I will continue to fight against attacks on our transgender community because every child in Oregon deserves our support and care." ###