WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) joined the reintroduction of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a bill led by Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), in the 119th Congress. The legislation would preserve Title IX protections for female athletes and ensure fair, safe competition in women's sports across the country. The bill is also co-sponsored by Senators Jim Banks (R-IN), John Barasso (R-WY), Marsha Bl  more