Bills · HR 2663
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2663Sports and Recreation
Restore College Sports Act
INTRO APR 7· LAST ACTION APR 7
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it proposes a complete overhaul of how college sports are governed and funded, directly addressing several long-standing debates. Currently, the NCAA's power and rules, especially regarding athlete compensation and transfers, are highly controversial. If this bill passes, it would dismantle the NCAA and replace it with a new, federally-influenced organization, fundamentally changing the financial structure for athletes and institutions.
It would ensure a more equitable distribution of athletic revenue among all student athletes, which could be a major shift from the current model where star athletes often secure the largest NIL deals. The salary cap for coaches could also significantly alter coaching compensation, potentially leading to shifts in coaching talent. Voters who are concerned about fairness in college sports, the commercialization of amateur athletics, or the balance between academics and athletics, should care about how these changes could reshape the landscape of college sports for both athletes and educational institutions.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the American Collegiate Sports Association (ACSA) to replace the NCAA and oversee college sports.
This creates a new governing body for college sports, fundamentally changing its structure and regulation.
PROVISION 02
Requires all Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) revenue and all athletic program revenue to be distributed equally among all student athletes at a member institution.
This dramatically changes how college athletes are compensated, ensuring broad sharing of funds rather than individual deals.
PROVISION 03
Allows student athletes to transfer freely between member institutions without penalty or restriction.
This increases athlete mobility and autonomy, potentially changing team dynamics and recruiting strategies.
PROVISION 04
Caps the maximum annual salary for college coaches at 10 times the full cost of attendance for students at their institution.
This limits coach earnings, potentially impacting top-tier coaching positions and the financial incentives in college sports.
PROVISION 05
Mandates that athletic conferences be comprised of institutions within the same time zone.
This aims to reduce athlete travel burdens and academic disruption, potentially leading to significant conference realignments.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAPR 7
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1444)
APR 7
Introduced in House
APR 7
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2663
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 7, 2025
Last actionApr 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025
House BillHR 2663Sports and Recreation
Restore College Sports Act
INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 7, 2025
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