National ban on transgender athletes in girls’ sports passed by U.S. House panel

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Rebekah Bruesehoff, a transgender 16-year-old high school sophomore and field hockey player, speaks at a Washington, D.C., press conference Wedneday organized by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin to oppose anti-trans legislation in Congress. (Screenshot via YouTube)

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Ariana Figueroa
Ariana Figueroa

Ariana covers the nation's capital for States Newsroom. Her areas of coverage include politics and policy, lobbying, elections and campaign finance.

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