Kelly statement on SCOTUS ruling protecting girls' and women's sports

Image June 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to prevent biological men from playing in girls' and women's sports, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) released the following statement: "Today's ruling by the Supreme Court reaffirms the truth that so many Americans have known all along," said Rep. Kelly. "Before serving in Congress, I spent years coaching youth sports. I know the real benefits sports can have for both boys and girls on and off the field. Protecting girls' and women's sports is essential, and today's ruling does just that." Kelly has been a defender of girls' and women's sports in Congress. In 2024, Rep. Kelly co-sponsored the Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act . Also in 2024, he supported Mercer County parents who raised concerns that changes to the Greenville Area School Board 's Title IX policy would risk student safety, particularly for female students. Learn more about Tuesday's Supreme Court ruling here .