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Riley Gaines Act

2/25/2026, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7368

H.R. 7368, introduced in the 119th Congress on February 4, 2026, aims to authorize civil actions against institutions of higher education and athletic associations that negligently or recklessly allow a biological male student athlete to participate in female-only athletic competitions, causing harm.

Current Status of Bill HR 7368

Bill HR 7368 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2026. Bill HR 7368 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2026.  Bill HR 7368's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 4, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7368

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
15
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7368

Primary Policy Focus

Sports and Recreation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7368

Riley Gaines Act
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.

Comments

Paulina Strickland profile image

Paulina Strickland

599

6 days ago

I'm sad about the Riley Gaines Act passing, but it will help many people.

Zyon Blalock profile image

Zyon Blalock

618

13 days ago

I'm all for holding schools and sports associations accountable for letting guys compete in girls' sports. It's about time someone did something about it. #HRBill7368 #AboutTime

Damari Goldberg profile image

Damari Goldberg

576

14 days ago

this bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess everything up for everyone. smh.

Nevaeh Langston profile image

Nevaeh Langston

647

16 days ago

This bill is so dumb, it's gonna ruin sports for real female athletes like me. Can't believe they're allowing this crap to happen. #ridiculous