Riley Gaines Act
Sponsor

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Cosponsors (10)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
- Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ-4)· 2026-02-09
- Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL-13)· 2026-02-10
- W. Gregory Steube (R-FL-17)· 2026-02-11
- Kat Cammack (R-FL-3)· 2026-02-23
- Clay Higgins (R-LA-3)· 2026-02-24
- Mary E. Miller (R-IL-15)· 2026-02-26
- Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12)· 2026-03-17
- Sheri Biggs (R-SC-3)· 2026-03-27
- John W. Rose (R-TN-6)· 2026-04-09
- Ben Cline (R-VA-6)· 2026-04-16
Latest Action
The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2026-02-04
Previously
- Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2026-02-04
Plain-English Summary
The bill would restrict transgender athletes' participation in school sports by requiring students to compete on sports teams that match their sex assigned at birth rather than their gender identity. It would affect high school and college athletic programs that receive federal funding, potentially changing how schools organize their sports teams and eligibility rules. The legislation aims to address concerns about fairness in women's sports competitions.
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