2025 House Resolution 40

Whereas, President Trump issued Executive Order 14201 which states that it is the policy of the United States to oppose male competitive participation in women’s athletics. Executive Order 14201 further states that Title IX enforcement actions shall be prioritized against educational institutions and athletic associations that require female students to compete with or against men; and

Whereas, Sports should foster fair and balanced competitions that protect the health, safety, and well-being of athletes. To that end, the National Collegiate Athletic Association has already changed its policies and eligibility rules to align with Executive Order 14201 – limiting competition in women’s sports to student athletes assigned female at birth; and

Whereas, The Michigan High School Athletic Association, however, has delayed taking action to bring their policies into compliance with Executive Order 14201. Continued noncompliance with Executive Order 14201 could jeopardize federal funding to school districts which would harm all of Michigan’s students. The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s decision to continue allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports in defiance of a federal Executive Order could put female high school athletes in Michigan at risk for injury, threatens the safety and fairness of competitions, and undermines the intent of Title IX; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we strongly encourage the Michigan High School Athletic Association to promptly align its eligibility rules for high school athletes with Executive Order 14201 to preserve the integrity of competition and the safety of our female athletes; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President pro tempore of the United States Senate, and the Executive Director of the Michigan High School Athletic Association.