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Collegiate Athlete Compensation Rights Act

Introduced: December 10, 2020 Introduced by: Wicker, Roger F. Republican · Mississippi See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 10, 2020
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Collegiate Athlete Compensation Rights Act

This bill permits student athletes to earn compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness (NIL) and creates a uniform, national framework for NIL compensation.

The bill also (1) prohibits certain activities of institutions, boosters, and third-party licensees relating to athlete classification, scholarships, and contracts; and (2) directs the Federal Trade Commission to oversee all activities and approve all rules issued by a private, independent, and nonprofit entity responsible for developing and administering NIL rules concerning student athletes and specified others.

What's happening now December 10, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 5003: Collegiate Athlete Compensation Rights Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-5003/
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"S. 5003: Collegiate Athlete Compensation Rights Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-5003/.
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S. 5003, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-5003/.
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