Riley Gaines Act

# Riley Gaines Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Riley Gaines Act is a federal bill that would prohibit transgender women and girls from competing on sports teams that match their gender identity. Instead, it would require athletes to compete based on their sex assigned at birth. The bill would apply to any school or athletic program that receives federal funding, potentially affecting colleges, high schools, and other educational institutions across the country. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily impact transgender student-athletes, school athletic programs, and educational institutions.

It would also affect parents, coaches, and school administrators who would need to implement these new rules. The bill is named after Riley Gaines, a University of Kentucky swimmer who competed against a transgender athlete. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. This is an early stage in the legislative process, and the bill would need to pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.