Game Day: Transgender Athlete Debate Heats Up in Congress

The House Oversight Committee held a hearing on May 7, 2025, to discuss the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports. The hearing was marked by tension when Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene displayed a photograph of a witness who had refused a subpoena to appear. Greene presented a screenshot of the witness's Instagram post, which read "Game day." The hearing examined the legal obligations of national sports governing bodies under the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act, focusing on their duty to provide support for women's sports and maintain a safe environment free from abuse. A representative from the opposing side argued that Greene's actions were a misrepresentation of the witness and the situation. The hearing highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports and the legal complexities involved.