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College Athletes Bill of Rights

USA116th CongressHR-9033| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2020
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
College Athletes Bill of Rights This bill addresses issues of rights to compensation, health and safety standards, and educational opportunities for college athletes. Included among the bill's provisions are those that prohibit an institution of higher education, an intercollegiate athletic association, or a conference from restricting the ability of college athletes to market the use of their names, images, likenesses, or athletic reputations; set penalties for any such institution that violates specified protections for athletes; establish a Commission on College Athletics to protect the economic interests of college athletes and promote the health, wellness, and safety of college athletes and establish a medical trust fund to cover the cost of out-of-pocket expenses relating to any sports-related injury; and direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to establish health, wellness, and safety guidelines for intercollegiate athletic programs.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-5062
Introduced in Senate
Dec 18, 2020
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • December 17, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-5062
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 18, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • December 18, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sports and Recreation

Related Bills

  • S 116-5062: College Athletes Bill of Rights
Advisory bodiesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAssault and harassment offensesAthletesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightContracts and agencyDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEducational guidanceEducation programs fundingFederally chartered organizationsFinancial literacyGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHigher educationMarketing and advertisingMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthNeurological disordersNutrition and dietSchool athleticsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesStudent aid and college costsUser charges and feesWorker safety and health

College Athletes Bill of Rights

USA116th CongressHR-9033| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2020
College Athletes Bill of Rights This bill addresses issues of rights to compensation, health and safety standards, and educational opportunities for college athletes. Included among the bill's provisions are those that prohibit an institution of higher education, an intercollegiate athletic association, or a conference from restricting the ability of college athletes to market the use of their names, images, likenesses, or athletic reputations; set penalties for any such institution that violates specified protections for athletes; establish a Commission on College Athletics to protect the economic interests of college athletes and promote the health, wellness, and safety of college athletes and establish a medical trust fund to cover the cost of out-of-pocket expenses relating to any sports-related injury; and direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to establish health, wellness, and safety guidelines for intercollegiate athletic programs.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-5062
Introduced in Senate
Dec 18, 2020
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • December 17, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-5062
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 18, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • December 18, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Sports and Recreation

Related Bills

  • S 116-5062: College Athletes Bill of Rights
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAssault and harassment offensesAthletesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightContracts and agencyDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEducational guidanceEducation programs fundingFederally chartered organizationsFinancial literacyGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHigher educationMarketing and advertisingMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthNeurological disordersNutrition and dietSchool athleticsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesStudent aid and college costsUser charges and feesWorker safety and health