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S.1929: College Athlete Right To Organize Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about sports and recreation
- Introduced May 27, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 27, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 27, 2021
Bill Summary
College Athlete Right To Organize Act This bill establishes collective bargaining rights for college athletes. Specifically, the bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to (1) define college athlete employee as an employee of an institution of higher education if the individual receives direct compensation from the institution and such compensation requires participation in intercollegiate sports, and (2) include public institutions as...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 27, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.) |