Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) is calling on federal officials to take immediate action to protect the integrity of women’s athletics. In a newly released letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Carter urges a full review of several junior college athletic associations that still allow biological males to compete in women’s divisions.
Carter cites recent reporting from The Washington Times, which highlighted that the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) and the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) “still welcome transgender athletes” in women’s sports. According to Carter, these policies undermine the very purpose of women’s athletics and jeopardize fairness, safety, and equal opportunity for female athletes.
“These policies raise substantial concerns regarding fairness, safety, and equal athletic opportunity for women,” Carter wrote. “This permissive approach appears inconsistent with Title IX’s requirement that federally funded institutions protect equal opportunities for female athletes.”
Title IX has long served as a foundation for expanding athletic opportunities for women, ensuring they are not forced to compete on an uneven playing field. Carter argues that allowing biological males to participate in women’s sports violates both the spirit and the letter of the law.
“Protecting the integrity of women’s sports is a core civil rights obligation,” Carter continued. “I urge the Department of Justice and Department of Education to act promptly.”
Carter’s push reflects growing concern among parents, athletes and lawmakers who say federal agencies have failed to enforce Title IX as intended. Many argue that junior colleges have flown under the radar while quietly adopting policies that ignore biological reality and place female athletes at a competitive disadvantage.
With the Biden administration repeatedly elevating gender-identity policies over biological distinctions, Carter’s letter represents an important reminder that Congress still expects agencies to uphold existing civil rights laws rather than rewrite them through policy guidance.
Whether DOJ or the Department of Education will act remains to be seen, but Carter’s demand for accountability signals that Republicans are prepared to fight for fairness in women’s sports — something millions of Americans believe should not even be up for debate.
