No Elite Athletes Using X-pro status to ensure Prioritizing Recruitment Of Student-athletes (NEAUX PROS) Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Sep 3, 2026
What it does
The bill would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions receiving federal student aid (Title IV funds) to prohibit professional athletes under contract from competing in intercollegiate athletics in the same sport, with violations risking loss of federal funding. It establishes criminal penalties—including fines and up to 10 years imprisonment—for athletics officials (such as coaches or athletic directors) who knowingly recruit or sign such athletes, with enhanced penalties for financial gain or repeated offenses. The bill includes provisions allowing athletes to rescind contracts before competing to remain eligible and provides a transition period for current…
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