The public record · 119th Congress

Riley Gaines Act

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To authorize civil actions against institutions of higher education and athletic associations that negligently or recklessly permit a biologically male student athlete to compete in an athletic competition intended exclusively for female student athletes, resulting in harm.Official Title as Introduced

Riley Gaines ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 7368·House·Bill·Sports and Recreation

Rep. John J. McGuire III(Republican-Virginia-5)·

Feb 4, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Feb 4, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Bill text

Feb 4, 2026As introduced in the House