H.R. 7368 Introduced Sports and Recreation

Riley Gaines Act

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] Introduced February 4, 2026 Cosponsors 10 (10 R) Latest action February 4, 2026

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  1. Feb 4, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Feb 4, 2026 Introduced in House

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