Late yesterday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law H.B. 25, legislation which directs the state’s University Interscholastic League to adopt a rule prohibiting biological males from competing in girls’ athletics in public K-12 schools. The bill’s signing makes Texas the ninth state to enact a law protecting female athletes. However, the law does not … Read more
Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced he is opposing legislation which just passed the state’s House which would prohibit biological males from competing in girls’ sports. DeWine stated he believes “[t]his issue is best addressed outside of government…” In response, Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project, released the following statement: “Gov. DeWine’s announcement today … Read more
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice under President Biden reportedly issued statements of interest in two cases expressing opposition to West Virginia’s law prohibiting biological males from competing in women’s sports and Arkansas’ law prohibiting doctors from prescribing puberty blockers, hormones, surgeries and other treatments to children for the purposes of helping them live as … Read more
WASHINGTON — Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation prohibiting biological males from competing in state-sponsored female athletics from middle school to college. This makes Florida the eighth state to enact new laws protecting the integrity of women’s sports. American Principles Project president Terry Schilling was honored to join Gov. DeSantis at the bill … Read more
On Friday, a new poll was released by NPR, PBS News Hour and Marist purporting to show that over two-thirds of Americans oppose recent efforts by states to protect women’s sports and prohibiting doctors from prescribing certain sex change treatments to children. The poll’s two main questions on these issues were worded as follows: “Several … Read more
Yesterday, the NCAA released a statement which affirmed its policy of allowing biological males to compete against females provided they undergo testosterone suppression and stating that it will only hold championships in locations “free of discrimination.” In response, Jon Schweppe, director of policy and government affairs for American Principles Project, released the following statement: “Over … Read more
Today, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) declined to certify legislation to protect girls’ sports after it was sent back to her by the state legislature which earlier in the day rejected her “style and form” revisions by a 67-2 vote. Her lack of action effectively ensures the bill will not become law. In response, … Read more
WASHINGTON — Today, the American Principles Project (APP) joined with 46 other pro-family advocacy groups in signing a coalition letter to South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) urging her to support HB 1217, legislation which would prohibit state schools from allowing biological males to compete in girls’ athletics. The letter called on Noem to join … Read more
At a press conference this morning, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) doubled down on her decision to veto legislation which would have prohibited schools in the state from allowing biological males to compete in girls’ sports. Noem cited threats from the NCAA to withhold events from the state as a reason for her decision. … Read more
Today, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem announced she would be issuing a “Style and Form” veto on HB 1217, legislation which would have prohibited biological males from competing in female athletics in the state’s schools. This was a reversal of her commitment last week to sign the bill. In response, American Principles Project president Terry … Read more