HR7368119th CongressWALLET

Riley Gaines Act

Sponsored By: Representative McGuire

Introduced

Summary

Creates a federal private right to sue institutions and athletic associations. It would let female student athletes who are physically injured by a biologically male competitor in a competition intended only for female student athletes seek monetary damages.

Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

New lawsuit rights for injured athletes

If enacted, female college athletes would be able to sue their college or an athletic association in federal court if the school negligently or recklessly allowed a biologically male student to compete in a women-only event and the female athlete was physically injured because of the male athlete's inherent physiological advantages. Plaintiffs could seek money damages, including the value of a lost scholarship or a lost professional opportunity. If a plaintiff wins, the court would have to award a reasonable attorney's fee to the prevailing plaintiff.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

McGuire

VA • R

Cosponsors

  • Smith (NJ)

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Luna

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/10/2026

  • Steube

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2026

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