College Athlete Economic Freedom Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Aug 1, 2025
What it does
The College Athlete Economic Freedom Act would establish federal name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for college athletes, allowing them to profit from their personal brand without losing eligibility for scholarships or facing institutional restrictions. It prohibits schools and athletic associations from blocking athletes from marketing their NIL, forming collective representation, or receiving equitable support regardless of gender, race, or sport. The bill also requires institutional NIL collectives to register with the Federal Trade Commission, report disaggregated data on agreements, and bans waivers of these rights except through collective bargaining agreements.
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.