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H.R.5289: Protection of University Governance Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced May 4, 2006
- Latest Major Action May 24, 2006
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (4 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Protection of University Governance Act of 2006 - Prohibits a nongovernmental entity that regulates intercollegiate sports from penalizing, or denying any benefit to, an institution of higher education by reason of the name, symbol, emblem, or mascot of the school's intercollegiate sports team. Makes an entity which violates such prohibition subject to injunction and liable to an aggrieved school for damages and legal fees.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
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| May 4, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Timothy V. Johnson (R-Ill.) |