Congressman Don Davis Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Scholastic Sports Ruling

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released the following statement today regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J., which upheld state laws regulating student-athlete participation based on biological sex:

"The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling affirming that states possess the legal authority to maintain separate sports teams based on biological sex.

"As I have previously stated, North Carolina has already addressed this issue through the Fairness in Women's Sports Act, which establishes that athletic teams designated for women and girls in our state's middle schools, high schools, and colleges are reserved for students whose biological sex is female. The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling recognizes that states may enact and enforce policies of this nature consistent with constitutional limits.

"As a former Division I athlete who played football at the U.S. Air Force Academy, I understand the profound impact organized sports can have on a young person. While I have always believed in a balanced approach to governance, I have listened to many concerns from across eastern North Carolina, and we must remember that the young people at the center of these discussions deserve dignity and respect.

"We must respect the rule of law while ensuring our athletic policies promote fairness, competitive integrity, and student safety. Title IX has played a vital role in expanding athletic opportunities for women and girls, and we must continue safeguarding those opportunities."