Utah Rep. Owens: International athletes are taking too many scholarships from Americans
He chaired the hearing and argued that international recruiting reduces opportunities for U.S. athletes.
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A congressional hearing chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens examined whether international athletes are taking roster spots and scholarships from U.S. college athletes. Reps. Alma Adams and Suzanne Bonamici criticized the hearing’s focus, while Reps. Tim Walberg and Sen. Jon Husted introduced a bill to cap international participation at 20% per varsity team.
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Burgess Owens
R · UT-4
Subcommittee chair who argued for limiting international athletes on college teams.
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Jon Husted
R · OH · SEN
Senate sponsor of the TEAM USA Act.
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