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BillHR 6350 · 119

College Athletics Reform Act

Introduced
Dec 2, 2025
Cosponsors
24
Traction
0
Last Action
Dec 2, 2025

Bill Summary

Regulates college athletics by establishing new rules for student-athlete compensation and recruitment. Requires colleges to provide certain protections and benefits to student-athletes.

Sponsored By

Lori Trahan
Democrat · Massachusetts · House

Bill Journey

  1. Dec 2, 2025
  3. Dec 2, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects college student-athletes, potentially changing how they can earn money from their athletic abilities and altering the recruitment process. It also impacts colleges and universities, which may need to adjust their athletic programs and policies to comply with the new regulations.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
25backers
  • Democratic25
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (24)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMedia & Culture
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedDec 2, 2025
Last UpdatedDec 2, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Subjects
  • Culture
  • Education

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.