President Donald Trump issued an executive order banning men from competing in woman’s sports.
On March 18, 2025, the House Republican caucus sent a letter to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) asking for the organization to detail how their policies and protocols for administering high school sports will be amended in line with President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order, which prohibits biological men from competing against biological women in sports.
Minority Leader in the House Tony McCombie in a statement that fairness and safety must align with to ensure the integrity of competition and the well-being of all student-athletes.”
The IHSA’s failure to respond prompted House Minority Leader Tony McCombie to issue the statement. McCombie said, “House Republicans stand united on this issue and demand a response from the IHSA on behalf of concerned parents and students across Illinois. Fairness and safety in sports is not a political issue and should not be up for debate.”
