On March 18th, 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.
The IHSA’s failure to respond prompted House Minority Leader Tony McCombie to issue the following statement:
“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. Policies protecting same-sex sports and locker rooms must align with federal policy to ensure the integrity of competition and the well-being of all student-athletes.”