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College Athletes Bill of Rights

USA116th CongressS-5062| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2020
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (3)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary 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
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 18, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-9033
Introduced in House
  • December 17, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 18, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-9033
    Introduced in House

Sports and Recreation

Related Bills

  • HR 116-9033: 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 CongressS-5062| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2020
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
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 18, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-9033
Introduced in House
  • December 17, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 18, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-9033
    Introduced in House
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (3)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Sports and Recreation

Related Bills

  • HR 116-9033: 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