Kiggans participates in women’s sports Executive Order ceremony

 Yesterday, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) participated in a ceremony at the White House as the President signed a new Executive Order to protect safety, fairness, and dignity in women’s sports. This commonsense Executive Order upholds the promise of Title IX and gives women and girls the equal opportunity to participate and excel in competitive sports. The Congresswoman celebrated this historic moment alongside other members of Congress, female athletes of all ages, and fierce women’s sports advocates like Riley Gaines.

“This Executive Order is a huge win for common sense and women everywhere,” said Congresswoman Jen Kiggans. “Biological men have no place in women’s sports, and nearly 80% of Americans agree. As a former coach of girls’ sports teams, a lifelong runner, and the mother of two active girls, saving women’s sports is personal for me. I was proud to introduce legislation to protect women’s sports when I was in the State Senate, I was proud to support similar legislation in the U.S. House, and I was proud to watch our efforts come to fruition today at the White House. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day than by ensuring female athletes can compete fairly and safely across all sports.”