Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 7368
Riley Gaines Act
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Introduced 2026-02-04Topic: higher education · civil rights · criminal justiceSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would let a female college athlete sue a college or athletic association in federal court if the school or association negligently or recklessly allows a biologically male student athlete to compete in a women-only athletic competition and she is physically injured due to the male athlete's physiological advantages. The injured athlete could seek money damages, including the value of a lost scholarship or professional opportunity. If she wins, the court must order the defendant to pay her reasonable attorney's fees.
Sponsors
- John J. McGuire III Republican sponsor
- 10 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2026-02-04 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-02-04 | Introduced in House | introduce |