Bill · H.R. 7368· House(119-HR-7368)

Riley Gaines Act

Age: 58 years

Virginia

Introduced: 2/4/2026
Last activity: 2/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: John McGuire
Cosponsors: - 10 - 0

Sports and Recreation

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Riley Gaines Act aims to allow certain civil actions regarding student-athlete competitions. It targets institutions of higher education and athletic associations. This applies if they negligently or recklessly permit a biologically male student athlete to compete in competitions intended exclusively for females. The bill focuses on cases where a female student athlete suffers physical injury due to physiological advantages. Under this act, such athletes could seek damages in Federal district court.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would women be better off under this?+6
The bill empowers female athletes to seek legal recourse for physical harm and lost opportunities caused by competition with biological males.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+5
The bill provides female student-athletes a legal pathway to seek damages for injuries resulting from biological male participation in female-exclusive competitions.
Would students be better off under this?+4
The bill provides a mechanism for injured student-athletes to recover the value of lost scholarships.