Democratic Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz announced his opposition to the bill in a speech on the Senate floor during which he did not mention the words “women” or “girls,” a glaring omission ...

“Around the country we have seen men — biological men who identify as women — take up spaces and medals in athletics meant for actual women,” said Senate ... D-Hawaii, said in a floor ...

Legislation to prevent transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports failed to advance in the Senate on Monday ... Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) said Monday.