H.R. 9487 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by prohibiting the amortization of any professional women's sports franchise that allows biological males to participate in women's sports. This means that such franchises would not be able to spread the cost of their assets over time for tax purposes.
Supporters of H.R. 9487 argue that the bill is a necessary step to protect women's sports and ensure fair competition. They believe it reinforces the integrity of women's athletics and upholds the principles of Title IX, which aims to promote equality in sports.
Critics of H.R. 9487 contend that the bill is discriminatory and undermines the inclusion of transgender athletes in sports. They argue that it perpetuates stigma and could have negative economic implications for women's sports franchises by limiting their operational flexibility regarding tax benefits.
All donors are from Applied Materials, Inc., a technology company with no apparent direct interest in the bill concerning women's sports franchises. The risk of conflict of interest is low.
Top industries and organizations funding Claudia Tenney, from FEC data.
Source: FEC campaign finance records
