If it also passes in the Senate, President Trump is expected to veto the measure when it reaches his desk. MORMON CHURCH OPPOSES LGBT NONDISCRIMINATION MEASUREAnother concern is that the bill will impede the civil liberties of women and girls. Republicans are concerned Title IX, a law that ensures federally-funded education programs do not segregate on the basis of sex, could be endangered by the new legislation. “Democrats are attempting to erase the decades of progress women have achieved in athletics programs,” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told Fox News on Friday. “Protecting Title IX shouldn’t be partisan.

Source: Fox News May 17, 2019 21:45 UTC