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Protecting Student Athletes’ Economic Freedom Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2688| House 
| Updated: 4/7/2025
Lisa C. McClain

Lisa C. McClain

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (9)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Robert F. Onder (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to prevent student athletes from being classified as employees of educational institutions, athletic conferences, or associations. It explicitly states that, notwithstanding any other Federal or State law, participation in varsity intercollegiate athletics programs or competitions, or adherence to team rules, does not establish an employment relationship. This applies to both current and former student athletes. The bill defines key terms such as institution as an institution of higher education sponsoring varsity athletics, and student athlete as an individual participating in such programs. It also clarifies association and conference as organizations governing intercollegiate sports, ensuring the prohibition covers all relevant entities within the collegiate athletic structure.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8534
Protecting Student Athletes’ Economic Freedom Act of 2024
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8534
    Protecting Student Athletes’ Economic Freedom Act of 2024


  • April 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Protecting Student Athletes’ Economic Freedom Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2688| House 
| Updated: 4/7/2025
This legislation aims to prevent student athletes from being classified as employees of educational institutions, athletic conferences, or associations. It explicitly states that, notwithstanding any other Federal or State law, participation in varsity intercollegiate athletics programs or competitions, or adherence to team rules, does not establish an employment relationship. This applies to both current and former student athletes. The bill defines key terms such as institution as an institution of higher education sponsoring varsity athletics, and student athlete as an individual participating in such programs. It also clarifies association and conference as organizations governing intercollegiate sports, ensuring the prohibition covers all relevant entities within the collegiate athletic structure.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8534
Protecting Student Athletes’ Economic Freedom Act of 2024
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8534
    Protecting Student Athletes’ Economic Freedom Act of 2024


  • April 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Lisa C. McClain

Lisa C. McClain

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (9)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Robert F. Onder (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Sports and Recreation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted