,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #bbf #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #dcab ,report ,no4 #aai-bgj1 ,parts ,i and ,,ii ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,july #aj1 #bjbe,mr4 ,bilirakis 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,bynum1 ,mr4 ,guthrie1 ,mr4 ,walberg1 ,mr4 ,jordan1 ,mr4 ,figures1 ,mrs4 ,mc,clain1 ,mr4 ,fitzgerald1 and ,mr4 ,fry7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,september #aa1 #bjbe;,additional sponsors3 ,mr4 ,williams of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,westerman1 ,mr4 ,flood1 ,mr4 ,cuellar1 ,mr4 ,vicente ,gonzalez of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,gooden 1 ,mr4 ,suozzi1 ,mr4 ,carter of ,georgia1 ,mr4 ,haridopolos1 ,mr4 ,cline1 ,mr4 ,barr1 ,mr4 ,grothman and ,ms4 ,plaskett ,september #aa1 #bjbe;,deleted sponsor3 ,mr4 ,moskowitz 7added ,september #aj1 #bjbe2 deleted ,september #aa1 #bjbe7 ,september #aa1 #bjbe,reported from the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce with an amendment,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,september #aa1 #bjbe,reported from the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in boldface roman,for the text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,july #aj1 #bjbe ,a ,,bill ,to protect the name1 image1 and likeness rights of student athletes and to promote fair competition with respect to intercollegiate athletics1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,student ,compensation and ,opportunity through ,rights and ,endorsements ,act or the ,,score ,act4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,agent ,the term agent means an individual who receives compensation to represent a student athlete with respect to-- 7,a7 a name1 image1 and likeness agreement2 or 7,b7 another agreement for compensation related to the participation of such student athlete on a varsity sports team4 7#b7 ,antitrust laws ,the term antitrust laws has the meaning given such term in the #ast section of the ,clayton ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ab7 and includes section #e of the ,federal ,trade ,commission ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #de7 to the extent that such section #e applies to unfair methods of competition4 7#c7 ,associated entity or individual ,the term associated entity or individual means1 with respect to an institution1 each of the following3 7,a7 ,an entity that is known or should be known to the employees of the athletic department of such institution to exist1 in significant part1 for the purpose of-- 7i7 promoting or supporting the varsity sports teams or student athletes of such institution2 or 7ii7 creating or identifying opportunities relating to name1 image1 and likeness agreements solely for the student athletes of such institution4 7,b7 ,an individual who is or has been a member1 employee1 director1 officer1 owner1 or other representative of an entity described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,an individual who directly or indirectly 7including through contributions by an entity affiliated with such individual or an immediate family member of such individual7 has contributed more than #ej1jjj 7as adjusted on ,july #a each year by the percentage increase 7if any71 during the preceding #ab-month period1 in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics7 over the lifetime of the individual to the athletic programs of such institution or to an entity described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,an individual or entity who-- 7i7 is directed or requested by the employees of the athletic department of such institution to assist in the recruitment or retention of prospective student athletes or student athletes1 respectively2 or 7ii7 otherwise assists in such recruitment or retention4 7,e7 ,any entity 7other than a publicly traded corporation7 owned1 controlled1 operated by1 or otherwise affiliated with an individual or entity described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d74 7#d7 ,college sports revenue ,the term college sports revenue means any revenue 7without regard to ownership or legal title to such revenue7 received by an institution with respect to intercollegiate athletics-- 7,a7 from the sale of admission to intercollegiate athletic competitions or any other event involving a varsity sports team1 including actual monetary revenue received by or for the benefit of such institution for a suite license 7unless such suite license is associated with philanthropy or any purpose not related to intercollegiate athletic competitions1 including a concert72 7,b7 from participation by the varsity sports teams of such institution in intercollegiate athletic competitions held at other institutions1 including payments received due to cancellations of such intercollegiate athletic competitions2 7,c7 for radio1 television1 internet1 digital1 and e-commerce rights1 including revenue relating to media rights distributed by a conference to members of the conference1 if applicable2 7,d7 from an interstate intercollegiate athletic association1 including any grant1 distribution of revenue1 reimbursement relating to travel with respect to a championship of such interstate intercollegiate athletic association1 and payment for hosting such a championship2 7,e7 generated by a post-season football bowl1 including any distribution of revenue by a conference to members of the conference and any other payment related to the participation of such institution in such post-season football bowl1 including for ticket sales and reimbursement of expenses2 7,f7 from a conference1 other than any revenue otherwise described in this paragraph2 7,g7 for sponsorships1 licensing agreements1 advertisements1 royalties1 and in-kind products and services as part of a sponsorship agreement2 or 7,h7 relating to any additional form of revenue1 including fundraising1 an interstate intercollegiate athletic association uses with respect to the pool limit of such interstate intercollegiate athletic association4 7#e7 ,compensation ,the term compensation-- 7,a7 means1 with respect to a student athlete or a prospective student athlete1 any form of payment or remuneration1 whether provided through cash1 benefits1 awards1 or any other means1 including payments for-- 7i7 licenses relating to1 or the use of1 name1 image1 and likeness rights2 or 7ii7 licenses relating to1 or the use of1 any other ,federal or ,state intellectual or intangible property right2 and 7,b7 does not include-- 7i7 grants-in-aid2 7ii7 ,federal ,pell ,grants and other ,federal or ,state grants unrelated to and not awarded with regard to participation in intercollegiate athletics2 7iii7 health insurance and payments for the costs of health care1 including health insurance and payments for the costs of health care wholly or partly self-funded by an institution1 conference1 or interstate intercollegiate athletic association2 7iv7 disability and loss-of-value insurance1 including disability and loss-of-value insurance that is wholly or partly self-funded by an institution1 conference1 or interstate intercollegiate athletic association2 7v7 career counseling1 job placement services1 and other guidance available to all students at an institution2 7vi7 payment of hourly wages and benefits for work actually performed 7and not for participation in intercollegiate athletics7 at a rate commensurate with the going rate in the locality of an institution for similar work2 7vii7 academic awards paid to student athletes by institutions2 7viii7 provision of financial literacy or tax education resources and guidance2 or 7ix7 any program to connect student athletes with employers and facilitate employment opportunities1 if-- 7,i7 the financial terms of such employment opportunities are consistent with the terms offered to similarly situated employees who are not student athletes2 and 7,,ii7 such program is not used to induce a student athlete to attend a particular institution4 7#f7 ,conference ,the term conference means an entity that-- 7,a7 has as members #b or more institutions2 7,b7 arranges regular season intercollegiate athletic competitions and championships for such members2 and 7,c7 sets rules with respect to such intercollegiate athletic competitions and championships4 7#g7 ,cost of attendance ,the term cost of attendance has the meaning given such term in section #dgb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgll74 7#h7 ,grant-in-aid ,the term grant-in-aid means a scholarship1 grant1 stipend1 or other form of financial assistance1 including the provision of tuition1 room1 board1 books1 or funds for fees or personal expenses1 that-- 7,a7 is paid or provided by an institution to a student for the undergraduate or graduate course of study of the student2 and 7,b7 is in an amount that does not exceed the cost of attendance at the institution for such student4 7#i7 ,image ,the term image means1 with respect to a student athlete1 a picture or a video that identifies1 is linked to1 or is reasonably linkable to such student athlete4 7#aj7 ,institution ,the term institution has the meaning given the term institution of higher education in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 7#aa7 ,intercollegiate athletic competition ,the term intercollegiate athletic competition means any contest1 game1 meet1 match1 tournament1 regatta1 or other event in which varsity sports teams of more than #a institution compete4 7#ab7 ,intercollegiate athletics ,the term intercollegiate athletics-- 7,a7 means the varsity sports teams for which the length of time a student athlete is eligible to participate and the academic standards for participation are established by a conference or an interstate intercollegiate athletic association2 and 7,b7 does not include any recreational1 intramural1 or club teams4 7#ac7 ,interstate intercollegiate athletic association ,the term interstate intercollegiate athletic association means-- 7,a7 any entity that-- 7i7 sets common rules1 standards1 procedures1 or guidelines for the administration and regulation of varsity sports teams and intercollegiate athletic competitions2 7ii7 is composed of #b or more institutions or conferences located in more than #a ,state2 and 7iii7 has rules or bylaws prohibiting the provision of prohibited compensation to student athletes and prospective student athletes2 and 7,b7 does not include any entity affiliated with professional athletic competitions4 7#ad7 ,likeness ,the term likeness means1 with respect to a student athlete1 a physical or digital depiction or representation that identifies1 is linked to1 or is reasonably linkable to such student athlete4 7#ae7 ,name ,the term name means1 with respect to a student athlete1 the first1 middle1 or last name1 or the nickname or former name1 of such student athlete if used in a context that identifies1 is linked to1 or is reasonably linkable to such student athlete4 7#af7 ,name1 image1 and likeness agreement ,the term name1 image1 and likeness agreement means a contract or similar agreement under which a student athlete licenses or authorizes1 or a contract or similar agreement that otherwise is in relation to1 the commercial use of the name1 image1 or likeness of the student athlete4 7#ag7 ,name1 image1 and likeness rights ,the term name1 image1 and likeness rights means rights recognized under ,federal or ,state law that allow an individual to control and profit from the commercial use of the name1 image1 and likeness of such individual1 including all rights commonly referred to as publicity rights4 7#ah7 ,pool limit ,the term pool limit means a dollar amount based on college sports revenue that-- 7,a7 is calculated and published by an interstate intercollegiate athletic association pursuant to the rules the interstate intercollegiate athletic association establishes under section #f2 and 7,b7 serves as the annual maximum amount that an institution that is a member of such interstate intercollegiate athletic association may provide1 in total1 to student athletes of such institution1 including in the form of a name1 image1 and likeness agreement or direct payment4 7#ai7 ,prohibited compensation ,the term prohibited compensation means-- 7,a7 compensation 7including an agreement for compensation7 to a student athlete from an associated entity or individual of the institution at which the student athlete is enrolled 7or to a prospective student athlete from an associated entity or individual of an institution for which the prospective student athlete is being recruited7 for any license or use of the name1 image1 and likeness rights of such student athlete or prospective student athlete 7or any other license or use71 unless the license or use is for a valid business purpose related to the promotion or endorsement of goods or services provided to the general public for profit1 with compensation at rates and terms commensurate with compensation paid to individuals with name1 image1 and likeness rights of comparable value who are not student athletes or prospective student athletes with respect to such institution2 and 7,b7 compensation to a student athlete 7or a prospective student athlete7 if such compensation is paid by or on behalf of the institution at which the student athlete is enrolled 7or for which the prospective student athlete is being recruited7 and results in the exceeding of the pool limit established by the interstate intercollegiate athletic association of which such institution is a member4 7#bj7 ,prospective student athlete ,the term prospective student athlete means an individual who is solicited to enroll at an institution by1 or at the direction of1 an employee or an associated entity or individual of the institution in order for such individual to participate in a varsity sports team of such institution4 7#ba7 ,state ,the term ,state means each ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and each commonwealth1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#bb7 ,student athlete ,the term student athlete means an individual who-- 7,a7 is enrolled or has agreed to enroll at an institution2 and 7,b7 participates in a varsity sports team of such institution4 7#bc7 ,varsity sports team ,the term varsity sports team means an entity composed of an individual or group of individuals enrolled at an institution that is organized by such institution for the purpose of participation in intercollegiate athletic competitions4 #c4 ,protection of name1 image1 and likeness rights of student athletes 7a7 ,right ,to enter into name1 image1 and likeness agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,no institution1 conference1 or interstate intercollegiate athletic association may restrict the ability of a student athlete to enter into a name1 image1 and likeness agreement4 7#b7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,prohibited compensation ,paragraph 7#a7 does not apply with respect to a name1 image1 and likeness agreement to the extent such agreement provides prohibited compensation4 7,b7 ,codes of conduct and conflicting agreements ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 an institution may restrict the ability of a student athlete of such institution 7including a prospective student athlete who has agreed to attend such institution7 to enter into a name1 image1 and likeness agreement that-- 7i7 violates the code of conduct of such institution2 or 7ii7 conflicts with the terms of a contract or similar agreement to which such institution is a party4 7b7 ,right to representation ,except as provided by this ,act1 no institution1 conference1 or interstate intercollegiate athletic association may restrict the ability of a student athlete to obtain an agent4 7c7 ,right to privacy ,except as provided by this ,act1 no institution1 conference1 or interstate intercollegiate athletic association may release information with respect to a name1 image1 and likeness agreement without the express written consent of any student athlete who is a party to such agreement4 7d7 ,right to transparent agreements ,a name1 image1 and likeness agreement under which a student athlete is provided compensation in an amount greater than #fjj shall be considered void from the inception of such agreement if such agreement does not satisfy the following3 7#a7 ,the agreement is in writing4 7#b7 ,the agreement contains the following3 7,a7 ,a description of any services to be rendered under the agreement4 7,b7 ,the names of the parties to the agreement4 7,c7 ,the term of the agreement4 7,d7 ,the amount of compensation to be provided to the student athlete under the agreement4 7,e7 ,a provision specifying the circumstances or events under which the agreement may be terminated due to non-performance of obligations by the student athlete4 7,f7 ,a provision specifying that the student athlete may terminate the agreement1 notwithstanding any other term described in the agreement1 beginning on the date that is #f months after the date on which the student athlete is no longer enrolled at any institution4 7,g7 ,the signature of the student athlete or1 if the student athlete is under the age of #ah years1 the signature of the parent or guardian of the student athlete4 7e7 ,actions by ,states ,in any case in which the attorney general of a ,state1 or an official or agency of a ,state1 has reason to believe that an interest of the residents of such ,state has been or is threatened or adversely affected by an act or practice in violation of this section1 the ,state1 as parens patriae1 may bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the ,state in an appropriate ,state court or an appropriate district court of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 enjoin such act or practice2 7#b7 enforce compliance with this section2 7#c7 obtain damages1 restitution1 or other compensation on behalf of residents of the ,state2 or 7#d7 obtain such other legal and equitable relief as the court may consider to be appropriate4 #d4 ,sports ,agent ,responsibility and ,trust ,act ,the ,sports ,agent ,responsibility and ,trust ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c7;a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 charge a student athlete a fee with respect to an endorsement contract that is in an amount that is greater than #e percent of the amount of the compensation provided to such student athlete under such contract2 7#c7 enter into an agency contract with a student athlete that does not include a provision specifying that the student athlete may terminate the agency contract1 notwithstanding any other term described in the agency contract1 beginning on the date that is #f months after the date on which the student athlete is no longer enrolled at any institution 7as defined in section #b of the ,,score ,act72 2 7#b7 in section #c7;b77#c71 by striking ,warning to ,student ,athlete3 ,if you agree orally or in writing to be represented by an agent now or in the future you may lose your eligibility to compete as a student athlete in your sport4 and inserting ,notice to ,student ,athlete32 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 #i4 ,disclosure and consent relating to name1 image1 and likeness agreements 7a7 ,in general ,an athlete agent who assists a student athlete with an endorsement contract shall disclose in writing to the student athlete-- 7#a7 whether the athlete agent is registered with an interstate intercollegiate athletic association 7as defined in section #b of the ,,score ,act72 and 7#b7 if the athlete agent is registered with an interstate intercollegiate athletic association1 whether the athlete agent is registered with the interstate intercollegiate athletic association that has as a member the institution 7as defined in section #b of the ,,score ,act7 at which the student athlete is enrolled4 7b7 ,consent ,in the case of an athlete agent who is not registered with an interstate intercollegiate athletic association1 the athlete agent may only assist a student athlete with an endorsement contract if the student athlete 7or1 in the case of a student athlete who is under #ah years of age1 the parent or guardian of the student athlete7 provides to the athlete agent written consent for such assistance after receiving the disclosure under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,in general ,if an attorney general of a ,state has reason to believe that an interest of the residents of that ,state has been or is threatened or adversely affected by the engagement of any athlete agent in a practice that violates this section1 the attorney general may bring a civil action pursuant to section #e in the same manner as the attorney general may bring a civil action with respect to a violation of section #c4 7#b7 ,sole authority ,no individual or entity other than an attorney general of a ,state may enforce this section4 7#c7 ,no ,federal notice necessary ,subsections 7a77#b71 7b71 and 7d7 of section #e do not apply to an action brought by an attorney general of a ,state pursuant to this subsection4 4 #e4 ,requirements applicable to certain institutions 7a7 ,requirements ,an institution described in subsection 7c7 shall-- 7#a7 provide comprehensive academic support and career counseling services to student athletes that include life skills development programs with respect to-- 7,a7 mental health1 including alcohol and substance abuse2 7,b7 strength and conditioning2 7,c7 nutrition2 7,d7 name1 image1 and likeness rights1 including related legal advice2 7,e7 financial literacy1 including taxes2 7,f7 career readiness and counseling2 7,g7 the process for transferring between institutions2 and 7,h7 sexual violence prevention2 7#b7 provide medical and health benefits to student athletes that include-- 7,a7 medical care1 including payment of out-of-pocket expenses1 for an injury of a student athlete incurred during the involvement of such student athlete in intercollegiate athletics for such institution that is available to the student athlete during the period of enrollment of the student athlete with such institution and a period of at least #c years following graduation or separation from such institution 7unless such separation is due to violation of a code of conduct72 7,b7 mental health services and support1 including mental health educational materials and resources2 7,c7 an administrative structure that provides independent medical care1 including with respect to decisions regarding return to play2 and 7,d7 a certification of insurance coverage for medical expenses resulting from injuries of student athletes incurred during the involvement of such student athletes in intercollegiate athletics for such institution2 7#c7 maintain a grant-in-aid provided to a student athlete in relation to the involvement of such student athlete in intercollegiate athletics during the period of that grant-in-aid for such institution without regard to-- 7,a7 athletic performance2 7,b7 contribution to team success2 7,c7 injury1 illness1 or physical or mental condition2 or 7,d7 receipt of compensation pursuant to a name1 image1 and likeness agreement2 7#d7 provide a degree completion program-- 7,a7 for each former student athlete of such institution who received a grant-in-aid from such institution and did not graduate from such institution2 and 7,b7 that provides financial aid to such former student athlete in an amount that is based on the average annual grant-in-aid provided to such former student athlete during the period that such former student athlete participated on a varsity sports team of the institution2 and 7#e7 establish1 not later than ,july #a1 #bjbg1 and thereafter maintain1 at least #af varsity sports teams4 7b7 ,collaboration ,an institution may carry out subsection 7a7 in conjunction with a conference or interstate intercollegiate athletic association4 7c7 ,applicability ,an institution is described in this subsection if any member of the coaching staff of a varsity sports team of such institution earns more than #bej1jjj in base salary annually 7as adjusted on ,july #a each year by the percentage increase 7if any71 during the preceding #ab-month period1 in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics74 #f4 ,roles of interstate intercollegiate athletic associations 7a7 ,authority to establish rules ,an interstate intercollegiate athletic association is authorized to establish and enforce rules with respect to-- 7#a7 requiring a student athlete or prospective student athlete to disclose1 in a timely manner1 the terms of a name1 image1 and likeness agreement entered into by such student athlete2 7#b7 establishing and implementing a process to collect and publicly share aggregated and anonymized data related to the name1 image1 and likeness agreements of student athletes 7without regard to whether such an agreement includes an institution as a party to the agreement72 7#c7 prohibited compensation1 including processes for dispute resolution and penalties1 if such rules provide that a student athlete does not lose eligibility to compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions while a process for dispute resolution is ongoing2 7#d7 setting parameters for the manner in which and the time period during which student athletes and prospective student athletes may be recruited for intercollegiate athletics2 7#e7 calculating a pool limit1 if such rules provide that such pool limit is at least #bb percent of the average annual college sports revenue of the #gj highest earning 7with respect to such revenue7 member institutions of such interstate intercollegiate athletic association 7or1 if such interstate intercollegiate athletic association has fewer than #gj members1 the average annual college sports revenue of all members71 and monitoring payments of compensation related to such pool limit2 7#f7 setting parameters for the manner in which a student athlete may transfer between institutions1 if such rules provide that-- 7,a7 on at least #a occasion each student athlete may transfer between institutions and be immediately eligible to participate on a varsity sports team of the institution to which the student athlete transfers 7if academically eligible to participate72 and 7,b7 an institution to which a student athlete is transferring or is considering transferring shall provide to such student athlete1 at the request of such student athlete1 in writing and at a reasonable time prior to completion of the transfer1 a notice of the previously earned academic credits of such student athlete that such institution will accept1 including with respect to the program of study of such student athlete2 7#g7 the length of time a student athlete is eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics and the academic standards to be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics2 7#h7 establishing and implementing a process1 including a database1 with respect to agent registration1 including-- 7,a7 setting qualifications to be registered as an agent2 7,b7 setting parameters for the ability of member institutions to negotiate with agents who are not registered under such process2 and 7,c7 limiting the amount of the compensation under a name1 image1 and likeness agreement between a student athlete and an institution that may be provided to the agent of such student athlete to not more than #e percent of such compensation2 7#i7 the membership of1 and participation in1 such interstate intercollegiate athletic association 7including any championships administered by such interstate intercollegiate athletic association71 under which such interstate intercollegiate athletic association may establish membership qualifications1 remove members1 and otherwise regulate participation2 and 7#aj7 intercollegiate athletic competitions and playing seasons1 including rules with respect to season length1 maximum number of contests1 and student athlete time demands 7whether during a playing season or outside of such season74 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,authority conditioned on compliance ,an interstate intercollegiate athletic association is only authorized to establish and enforce rules under subsection 7a7 if such interstate intercollegiate athletic association is in compliance with this subsection and section #c4 7#b7 ,governance structure ,an interstate intercollegiate athletic association 7except for an interstate intercollegiate athletic association that is also a conference7 shall carry out the following3 7,a7 ,ensure that the membership of any board1 committee1 or other similar body of such interstate intercollegiate athletic association1 if tasked with a decision-making role 7including a decision-making role with respect to establishing or enforcing a rule under section #f7;a771 satisfies the following3 7i7 ,not less than #bj percent of the members of the board1 committee1 or body are individuals who are student athletes or were student athletes at any point during the preceding #aj-year period1 with-- 7,i7 men and women equally represented with respect to such individuals2 and 7,,ii7 each such individual participating in or having participated in a different sport4 7ii7 ,not less than #cj percent of the members of the board1 committee1 or body represent institutions that are not among the #gj highest earning member institutions of such interstate intercollegiate athletic association with respect to annual college sports revenue4 7,b7 ,establish a council to serve as the primary deliberative body of the interstate intercollegiate athletic association and that is-- 7i7 responsible for developing proposals with respect to policy2 and 7ii7 composed of individuals who represent each conference that is a member of such interstate intercollegiate athletic association4 #g4 ,liability limitation 7a7 ,in general ,adoption of1 agreement to1 compliance with1 or enforcement of any rule1 regulation1 requirement1 standard1 or other provision established pursuant to1 or in compliance with1 section #f of this ,act shall be treated as lawful under the antitrust laws and any similar ,state provision having the force and effect of law4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subsection 7a7 may be construed to limit or otherwise affect any provision of law1 including any provision of ,federal or ,state law or the common law1 other than the antitrust laws and any similar ,state provision having the force and effect of law4 #h4 ,employment standing ,notwithstanding any other provision of ,federal or ,state law1 no individual may be considered an employee of an institution1 a conference1 or an interstate intercollegiate athletic association based on the participation of such individual on a varsity sports team or in an intercollegiate athletic competition as a student athlete1 without regard to the existence of rules or requirements for being a member of such team or for participating in such competition4 #i4 ,student athletic fees 7a7 ,transparency requirements 7#a7 ,information dissemination activities ,section #dhe7;a77#a77;,e7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7;a77#a77;,e77 is amended by inserting 7including the amount of such fees used to support intercollegiate athletic programs7 after and fees4 7#b7 ,data required 7,a7 ,in general ,section #dhe7;g7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7;g77 is amended-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,k7 ,with respect to fees charged to students to support intercollegiate athletic programs-- 7i7 the total amount of such fees charged to students2 7ii7 the uses of such fees with respect to facilities1 operating expenses1 scholarships1 payments to athletes1 salaries of coaches and support staff1 and any other expenses reported under this paragraph2 and 7iii7 the percentage of the total cost of such programs covered by such fees4 2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7,,ii7 by striking that all students and inserting the following3 that-- 7,a7 all students 2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 with respect to the information described in paragraph 7#a77,k71 the institution shall annually publish such information on a publicly available website of the institution not later than ,october #ae following the end of each fiscal year of the institution4 4 7,b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subparagraph 7,a7 shall take effect and apply beginning on ,july #a1 #bjbf4 7b7 ,restricting student fees for high-,media-,rights-,revenue institutions 7#a7 ,media rights revenues ,section #dhe7;g77#a77;,i77ii7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7;a77#a77;,i77ii77 is amended by striking broadcast revenues and inserting media rights revenues 7including revenues from broadcasting1 streaming1 or digital distribution of intercollegiate athletic events74 7#b7 ,program participation agreements ,section #dhg7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#cj7 ,in the case of an institution that1 for the most recently completed fiscal year1 had annual media rights revenues 7as described in section #dhe7;g77#a77;,i77ii77 of #ej1jjj1jjj or more1 the institution will not1 for the fiscal year immediately following such fiscal year1 use student fees to support intercollegiate athletic programs1 including with respect to facilities1 operating expenses 7as defined in section #dhe7;g771 scholarships1 payments to athletes1 salaries of coaches and support staff1 and any other expenses reported under section #dhe7;g77#a74 4 7#c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this subsection shall take effect and apply beginning on ,july #a1 #bjbf4 #aj4 ,preemption 7a7 ,in general ,no ,state1 or political subdivision of a ,state1 may maintain1 enforce1 prescribe1 or continue in effect any law1 rule1 regulation1 requirement1 standard1 or other provision having the force and effect of law that conflicts with this ,act1 including the amendments made by this ,act1 and that-- 7#a7 governs or regulates the compensation1 payment1 benefits1 or employment status of a student athlete 7including a prospective student athlete7 with respect to participation in intercollegiate athletics1 including any law1 rule1 regulation1 requirement1 standard1 or other provision that-- 7,a7 relates to the right of a student athlete to receive compensation or other payments or benefits directly or indirectly from any institution1 associated entity or individual1 conference1 or interstate intercollegiate athletic association2 or 7,b7 relates to the length of time a student athlete is eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics or the academic standards to be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics2 7#b7 limits or restricts a right provided to an institution1 a conference1 or an interstate intercollegiate athletic association under this ,act2 or 7#c7 requires a release of or license to use the name1 image1 and likeness rights of any individual participant1 or group of participants1 in an intercollegiate athletic competition 7or an individual spectator or group of spectators at an intercollegiate athletic competition7 for purposes of audio-visual1 audio1 or visual broadcasts or other distributions of such intercollegiate athletic competition4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subsection 7a7 may be construed to-- 7#a7 relieve any person of liability under a ,state law of general applicability that does not conflict with this ,act1 including the amendments made by this ,act2 or 7#b7 relieve any person of liability under common law4 #aa4 ,reports 7a7 ,federal ,trade ,commission study 7#a7 ,study ,the ,federal ,trade ,commission shall conduct a study to analyze the impacts of establishing a program1 administered by an entity independent of any institution1 conference1 or interstate intercollegiate athletic association1 to develop standards for1 certify as compliant with such standards1 and otherwise regulate agents who enter into agreements with student athletes1 which shall include an analysis of-- 7,a7 options for establishing such a program2 7,b7 potential sources of funding for such a program2 7,c7 a reasonable timeline for establishing such a program2 and 7,d7 the costs and benefits associated with such a program4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,trade ,commission shall submit to ,congress a report on the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a71 which shall include legislative recommendations with respect to the establishment and funding of the program described in such paragraph4 7b7 ,compliance reporting 7#a7 ,biennial report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #b years thereafter1 each interstate intercollegiate athletic association shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7,a7 a summary of the issues faced by such interstate intercollegiate athletic association relating to compliance with this ,act1 including the amendments made by this ,act2 7,b7 a summary of the trends among institutions1 conferences1 and interstate intercollegiate athletic associations relating to such compliance2 and 7,c7 recommendations to improve the health1 safety1 and educational opportunities of student athletes4 7#b7 ,comptroller ,general report ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7,a7 conduct an investigation with respect to compliance with this ,act1 including the amendments made by this ,act2 and 7,b7 submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7i7 a summary of the findings of the investigation conducted under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 recommendations to improve the health1 safety1 and educational opportunities of student athletes4 7c7 ,study on ,olympic ,sports 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study-- 7,a7 to assess the impact of this ,act on ,olympic ,sports1 including the funding of ,olympic ,sports2 and 7,b7 to develop recommendations for support of ,olympic ,sports1 given the unique nature of ,olympic ,sports and intercollegiate athletics in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,contents ,the study conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a survey of international models of support for ,olympic ,sports1 including models that could be adapted to the unique nature of ,olympic ,sports and intercollegiate athletics in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the projected scale and magnitude of potential support for ,olympic ,sports1 given historic levels of support provided by institutions2 7,c7 the coordination required to develop and cultivate ,olympic ,sports at institutions2 and 7,d7 an analysis of the trends with respect to roster sizes for ,olympic ,sports at institutions1 with a focus on the top #gj highest earning institutions with respect to average annual college sports revenue4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,olympic ,sports defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,olympic ,sports means the sports officially recognized and contested during the ,summer and ,winter ,olympic ,games4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,student ,compensation and ,opportunity through ,rights and ,endorsements ,act or the ,,score ,act4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,agent ,the term agent means an individual who receives compensation to represent a student athlete with respect to-- 7,a7 a name1 image1 and likeness agreement2 or 7,b7 another agreement for compensation related to the participation of such student athlete on a varsity sports team4 7#b7 ,antitrust laws ,the term antitrust laws has the meaning given such term in the #ast section of the ,clayton ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ab7 and includes section #e of the ,federal ,trade ,commission ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #de7 to the extent that such section #e applies to unfair methods of competition4 7#c7 ,associated entity or individual ,the term associated entity or individual means1 with respect to an institution1 each of the following3 7,a7 ,an entity that is known or should be known to the employees of the athletic department of such institution to exist1 in significant part1 for the purpose of-- 7i7 promoting or supporting the varsity sports teams or student athletes of such institution2 or 7ii7 creating or identifying opportunities relating to name1 image1 and likeness agreements solely for the student athletes of such institution4 7,b7 ,an individual who is or has been a member1 employee1 director1 officer1 owner1 or other representative of an entity described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,an individual who directly or indirectly 7including through contributions by an entity affiliated with such individual or an immediate family member of such individual7 has contributed more than #ej1jjj 7as adjusted on ,july #a each year by the percentage increase 7if any71 during the preceding #ab-month period1 in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics7 over the lifetime of the individual to the athletic programs of such institution or to an entity described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,an individual or entity who-- 7i7 is directed or requested by the employees of the athletic department of such institution to assist in the recruitment or retention of prospective student athletes or student athletes1 respectively2 or 7ii7 otherwise assists in such recruitment or retention4 7,e7 ,any entity 7other than a publicly traded corporation7 owned1 controlled1 operated by1 or otherwise affiliated with an individual or entity described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d74 7#d7 ,college sports revenue ,the term college sports revenue means any revenue 7without regard to ownership or legal title to such revenue7 received by an institution with respect to intercollegiate athletics-- 7,a7 from the sale of admission to intercollegiate athletic competitions or any other event involving a varsity sports team1 including actual monetary revenue received by or for the benefit of such institution for a suite license 7unless such suite license is associated with philanthropy or any purpose not related to intercollegiate athletic competitions1 including a concert72 7,b7 from participation by the varsity sports teams of such institution in intercollegiate athletic competitions held at other institutions1 including payments received due to cancellations of such intercollegiate athletic competitions2 7,c7 for radio1 television1 internet1 digital1 and e-commerce rights1 including revenue relating to media rights distributed by a conference to members of the conference1 if applicable2 7,d7 from an interstate intercollegiate athletic association1 including any grant1 distribution of revenue1 reimbursement relating to travel with respect to a championship of such interstate intercollegiate athletic association1 and payment for hosting such a championship2 7,e7 generated by a post-season football bowl1 including any distribution of revenue by a conference to members of the conference and any other payment related to the participation of such institution in such post-season football bowl1 including for ticket sales and reimbursement of expenses2 7,f7 from a conference1 other than any revenue otherwise described in this paragraph2 7,g7 for sponsorships1 licensing agreements1 advertisements1 royalties1 and in-kind products and services as part of a sponsorship agreement2 or 7,h7 relating to any additional form of revenue1 including fundraising1 an interstate intercollegiate athletic association uses with respect to the pool limit of such interstate intercollegiate athletic association4 7#e7 ,compensation ,the term compensation-- 7,a7 means1 with respect to a student athlete or a prospective student athlete1 any form of payment or remuneration1 whether provided through cash1 benefits1 awards1 or any other means1 including payments for-- 7i7 licenses relating to1 or the use of1 name1 image1 and likeness rights2 or 7ii7 licenses relating to1 or the use of1 any other ,federal or ,state intellectual or intangible property right2 and 7,b7 does not include-- 7i7 grants-in-aid2 7ii7 ,federal ,pell ,grants and other ,federal or ,state grants unrelated to and not awarded with regard to participation in intercollegiate athletics2 7iii7 health insurance and payments for the costs of health care1 including health insurance and payments for the costs of health care wholly or partly self-funded by an institution1 conference1 or interstate intercollegiate athletic association2 7iv7 disability and loss-of-value insurance1 including disability and loss-of-value insurance that is wholly or partly self-funded by an institution1 conference1 or interstate intercollegiate athletic association2 7v7 career counseling1 job placement services1 and other guidance available to all students at an institution2 7vi7 payment of hourly wages and benefits for work actually performed 7and not for participation in intercollegiate athletics7 at a rate commensurate with the going rate in the locality of an institution for similar work2 7vii7 academic awards paid to student athletes by institutions2 7viii7 provision of financial literacy or tax education resources and guidance2 or 7ix7 any program to connect student athletes with employers and facilitate employment opportunities1 if-- 7,i7 the financial terms of such employment opportunities are consistent with the terms offered to similarly situated employees who are not student athletes2 and 7,,ii7 such program is not used to induce a student athlete to attend a particular institution4 7#f7 ,conference ,the term conference means an entity that-- 7,a7 has as members #b or more institutions2 7,b7 arranges regular season intercollegiate athletic competitions and championships for such members2 and 7,c7 sets rules with respect to such intercollegiate athletic competitions and championships4 7#g7 ,cost of attendance ,the term cost of attendance has the meaning given such term in section #dgb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgll74 7#h7 ,grant-in-aid ,the term grant-in-aid means a scholarship1 grant1 stipend1 or other form of financial assistance1 including the provision of tuition1 room1 board1 books1 or funds for fees or personal expenses1 that-- 7,a7 is paid or provided by an institution to a student for the undergraduate or graduate course of study of the student2 and 7,b7 is in an amount that does not exceed the cost of attendance at the institution for such student4 7#i7 ,image ,the term image means1 with respect to a student athlete1 a picture or a video that identifies1 is linked to1 or is reasonably linkable to such student athlete4 7#aj7 ,institution ,the term institution has the meaning given the term institution of higher education in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 7#aa7 ,intercollegiate athletic competition ,the term intercollegiate athletic competition means any contest1 game1 meet1 match1 tournament1 regatta1 or other event in which varsity sports teams of more than #a institution compete4 7#ab7 ,intercollegiate athletics ,the term intercollegiate athletics-- 7,a7 means the varsity sports teams for which the length of time a student athlete is eligible to participate and the academic standards for participation are established by a conference or an interstate intercollegiate athletic association2 and 7,b7 does not include any recreational1 intramural1 or club teams4 7#ac7 ,interstate intercollegiate athletic association ,the term interstate intercollegiate athletic association means-- 7,a7 any entity that-- 7i7 sets common rules1 standards1 procedures1 or guidelines for the administration and regulation of varsity sports teams and intercollegiate athletic competitions2 7ii7 is composed of #b or more institutions or conferences located in more than #a ,state2 and 7iii7 has rules or bylaws prohibiting the provision of prohibited compensation to student athletes and prospective student athletes2 and 7,b7 does not include any entity affiliated with professional athletic competitions4 7#ad7 ,likeness ,the term likeness means1 with respect to a student athlete1 a physical or digital depiction or representation that identifies1 is linked to1 or is reasonably linkable to such student athlete4 7#ae7 ,name ,the term name means1 with respect to a student athlete1 the first1 middle1 or last name1 or the nickname or former name1 of such student athlete if used in a context that identifies1 is linked to1 or is reasonably linkable to such student athlete4 7#af7 ,name1 image1 and likeness agreement ,the term name1 image1 and likeness agreement means a contract or similar agreement under which a student athlete licenses or authorizes1 or a contract or similar agreement that otherwise is in relation to1 the commercial use of the name1 image1 or likeness of the student athlete4 7#ag7 ,name1 image1 and likeness rights ,the term name1 image1 and likeness rights means rights recognized under ,federal or ,state law that allow an individual to control and profit from the commercial use of the name1 image1 and likeness of such individual1 including all rights commonly referred to as publicity rights4 7#ah7 ,pool limit ,the term pool limit means a dollar amount based on college sports revenue that-- 7,a7 is calculated and published by an interstate intercollegiate athletic association pursuant to the rules the interstate intercollegiate athletic association establishes under section #f2 and 7,b7 serves as the annual maximum amount that an institution that is a member of such interstate intercollegiate athletic association may provide1 in total1 to student athletes of such institution1 including in the form of a name1 image1 and likeness agreement or direct payment4 7#ai7 ,prohibited compensation ,the term prohibited compensation means-- 7,a7 compensation 7including an agreement for compensation7 to a student athlete from an associated entity or individual of the institution at which the student athlete is enrolled 7or to a prospective student athlete from an associated entity or individual of an institution for which the prospective student athlete is being recruited7 for any license or use of the name1 image1 and likeness rights of such student athlete or prospective student athlete 7or any other license or use71 unless the license or use is for a valid business purpose related to the promotion or endorsement of goods or services provided to the general public for profit1 with compensation at rates and terms commensurate with compensation paid to individuals with name1 image1 and likeness rights of comparable value who are not student athletes or prospective student athletes with respect to such institution2 and 7,b7 compensation to a student athlete 7or a prospective student athlete7 if such compensation is paid by or on behalf of the institution at which the student athlete is enrolled 7or for which the prospective student athlete is being recruited7 and results in the exceeding of the pool limit established by the interstate intercollegiate athletic association of which such institution is a member4 7#bj7 ,prospective student athlete ,the term prospective student athlete means an individual who is solicited to enroll at an institution by1 or at the direction of1 an employee or an associated entity or individual of the institution in order for such individual to participate in a varsity sports team of such institution4 7#ba7 ,state ,the term ,state means each ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and each commonwealth1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#bb7 ,student athlete ,the term student athlete means an individual who-- 7,a7 is enrolled or has agreed to enroll at an institution2 and 7,b7 participates in a varsity sports team of such institution4 7#bc7 ,varsity sports team ,the term varsity sports team means an entity composed of an individual or group of individuals enrolled at an institution that is organized by such institution for the purpose of participation in intercollegiate athletic competitions4 #c4 ,protection of name1 image1 and likeness rights of student athletes 7a7 ,right ,to enter into name1 image1 and likeness agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,no institution1 conference1 or interstate intercollegiate athletic association may restrict the ability of a student athlete to enter into a name1 image1 and likeness agreement4 7#b7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,prohibited compensation ,paragraph 7#a7 does not apply with respect to a name1 image1 and likeness agreement to the extent such agreement provides prohibited compensation4 7,b7 ,codes of conduct and conflicting agreements ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 an institution may restrict the ability of a student athlete of such institution 7including a prospective student athlete who has agreed to attend such institution7 to enter into a name1 image1 and likeness agreement that-- 7i7 violates the code of conduct of such institution2 or 7ii7 conflicts with the terms of a contract or similar agreement to which such institution is a party4 7b7 ,right to representation ,except as provided by this ,act1 no institution1 conference1 or interstate intercollegiate athletic association may restrict the ability of a student athlete to obtain an agent4 7c7 ,right to privacy ,except as provided by this ,act1 no institution1 conference1 or interstate intercollegiate athletic association may release information with respect to a name1 image1 and likeness agreement without the express written consent of any student athlete who is a party to such agreement4 7d7 ,right to transparent agreements ,a name1 image1 and likeness agreement under which a student athlete is provided compensation in an amount greater than #fjj shall be considered void from the inception of such agreement if such agreement does not satisfy the following3 7#a7 ,the agreement is in writing4 7#b7 ,the agreement contains the following3 7,a7 ,a description of any services to be rendered under the agreement4 7,b7 ,the names of the parties to the agreement4 7,c7 ,the term of the agreement4 7,d7 ,the amount of compensation to be provided to the student athlete under the agreement4 7,e7 ,a provision specifying the circumstances or events under which the agreement may be terminated due to non-performance of obligations by the student athlete4 7,f7 ,a provision specifying that the student athlete may terminate the agreement1 notwithstanding any other term described in the agreement1 beginning on the date that is #f months after the date on which the student athlete is no longer enrolled at any institution4 7,g7 ,the signature of the student athlete or1 if the student athlete is under the age of #ah years1 the signature of the parent or guardian of the student athlete4 7e7 ,actions by ,states ,in any case in which the attorney general of a ,state1 or an official or agency of a ,state1 has reason to believe that an interest of the residents of such ,state has been or is threatened or adversely affected by an act or practice in violation of this section1 the ,state1 as parens patriae1 may bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the ,state in an appropriate ,state court or an appropriate district court of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 enjoin such act or practice2 7#b7 enforce compliance with this section2 7#c7 obtain damages1 restitution1 or other compensation on behalf of residents of the ,state2 or 7#d7 obtain such other legal and equitable relief as the court may consider to be appropriate4 #d4 ,sports ,agent ,responsibility and ,trust ,act ,the ,sports ,agent ,responsibility and ,trust ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c7;b77#c71 by striking ,warning to ,student ,athlete3 ,if you agree orally or in writing to be represented by an agent now or in the future you may lose your eligibility to compete as a student athlete in your sport4 and inserting ,notice to ,student ,athlete32 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 #i4 ,disclosure and consent relating to name1 image1 and likeness agreements 7a7 ,in general ,an athlete agent who assists a student athlete with an endorsement contract shall disclose in writing to the student athlete-- 7#a7 whether the athlete agent is registered with an interstate intercollegiate athletic association 7as defined in section #b of the ,,score ,act72 and 7#b7 if the athlete agent is registered with an interstate intercollegiate athletic association1 whether the athlete agent is registered with the interstate intercollegiate athletic association that has as a member the institution 7as defined in section #b of the ,,score ,act7 at which the student athlete is enrolled4 7b7 ,consent ,in the case of an athlete agent who is not registered with an interstate intercollegiate athletic association1 the athlete agent may only assist a student athlete with an endorsement contract if the student athlete 7or1 in the case of a student athlete who is under #ah years of age1 the parent or guardian of the student athlete7 provides to the athlete agent written consent for such assistance after receiving the disclosure under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,in general ,if an attorney general of a ,state has reason to believe that an interest of the residents of that ,state has been or is threatened or adversely affected by the engagement of any athlete agent in a practice that violates this section1 the attorney general may bring a civil action pursuant to section #e in the same manner as the attorney general may bring a civil action with respect to a violation of section #c4 7#b7 ,sole authority ,no individual or entity other than an attorney general of a ,state may enforce this section4 7#c7 ,no ,federal notice necessary ,subsections 7a77#b71 7b71 and 7d7 of section #e do not apply to an action brought by an attorney general of a ,state pursuant to this subsection4 4 #e4 ,requirements applicable to certain institutions 7a7 ,requirements ,an institution described in subsection 7c7 shall-- 7#a7 provide comprehensive academic support and career counseling services to student athletes that include life skills development programs with respect to-- 7,a7 mental health1 including alcohol and substance abuse2 7,b7 strength and conditioning2 7,c7 nutrition2 7,d7 name1 image1 and likeness rights2 7,e7 access to legal and tax services provided by entities other than an institution2 7,f7 financial literacy2 7,g7 career readiness and counseling2 7,h7 the process for transferring between institutions2 and 7,i7 sexual violence prevention and consequences2 7#b7 provide medical and health benefits to student athletes that include-- 7,a7 medical care1 including payment of out-of-pocket expenses1 for an injury of a student athlete incurred during the involvement of such student athlete in intercollegiate athletics for such institution that is available to such student athlete during the period of enrollment of such student athlete with such institution and a period of at least #c years following graduation or separation from such institution 7unless such separation is due to violation of a code of conduct72 7,b7 mental health services and support1 including mental health educational materials and resources2 7,c7 an administrative structure that provides independent medical care1 including with respect to decisions regarding return to play2 and 7,d7 a certification of insurance coverage for medical expenses resulting from injuries of student athletes incurred during the involvement of such student athletes in intercollegiate athletics for such institution2 7#c7 maintain a grant-in-aid provided to a student athlete in relation to the involvement of such student athlete in intercollegiate athletics during the period of that grant-in-aid for such institution without regard to-- 7,a7 athletic performance2 7,b7 contribution to team success2 7,c7 injury1 illness1 or physical or mental condition2 or 7,d7 receipt of compensation pursuant to a name1 image1 and likeness agreement2 7#d7 provide degree completion assistance-- 7,a7 for each former student athlete of such institution-- 7i7 who received a grant-in-aid from such institution2 7ii7 who was a student athlete at such institution on or after the date of enactment of this ,act and who ceased participating as a student athlete for a reason other than a reason described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,d72 7iii7 who has not received a bachelor's degree 7or an equivalent degree7 from any institution2 and 7iv7 for whom such institution is the last institution such former student athlete attended2 7,b7 that makes available to such former student athlete1 for the period described in subparagraph 7,c7 and subject to subparagraph 7,d71 financial aid in an annual amount that is equal to the average annual grant-in-aid provided to such former student athlete during the period that such former student athlete was a student athlete at such institution2 7,c7 for the period beginning on the last date of the final period of enrollment during which such former student athlete was a student athlete at such institution and ending on the date that such former student athlete completes a bachelor's degree 7or an equivalent degree71 not to exceed #g years2 and 7,d7 that prohibits a former student athlete from receiving the financial aid described in subparagraph 7,b7 if such former student athlete-- 7i7 fails to meet the institution's academic progress requirements for the degree program2 or 7ii7 violates the institution's code of conduct2 and 7#e7 establish1 not later than ,july #a1 #bjbg1 and thereafter maintain1 at least #af varsity sports teams and1 if a recipient of ,federal financial assistance1 establish and maintain such teams in accordance with section #ajf4da7;c7 of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7b7 ,collaboration ,an institution may carry out subsection 7a7 in conjunction with a conference or interstate intercollegiate athletic association4 7c7 ,applicability ,an institution is described in this subsection if such institution reports 7as required under section #dhe7;g7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7;g777 having generated not less than #bj1jjj1jjj 7as adjusted on ,july #a each year by the percentage increase 7if any71 during the preceding #ab-month period1 in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics7 in total revenue derived by the institution from the institution's intercollegiate athletics activities during the preceding academic year1 as determined in accordance with paragraph 7#a77;,i7 of section #dhe7;g7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7;g771 as amended by this ,act4 7d7 ,program participation agreements ,section #dhg7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#cj7 ,in the case of an institution described in subsection 7c7 of section #e of the ,,score ,act1 the institution will comply with subsection 7a7 of such section4 4 #f4 ,roles of interstate intercollegiate athletic associations 7a7 ,authority to establish rules ,an interstate intercollegiate athletic association is authorized to establish and enforce rules with respect to-- 7#a7 requiring a student athlete or prospective student athlete to disclose1 in a timely manner1 the terms of a name1 image1 and likeness agreement entered into by such student athlete2 7#b7 establishing and implementing a process to collect and publicly share aggregated and anonymized data related to the name1 image1 and likeness agreements of student athletes 7without regard to whether such an agreement includes an institution as a party to the agreement72 7#c7 prohibited compensation1 including processes for dispute resolution and penalties1 if such rules provide that a student athlete does not lose eligibility to compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions while a process for dispute resolution is ongoing2 7#d7 setting parameters for the manner in which and the time period during which student athletes and prospective student athletes may be recruited for intercollegiate athletics2 7#e7 calculating a pool limit1 if such rules provide that such pool limit is at least #bb percent of the average annual college sports revenue of the #gj highest earning 7with respect to such revenue7 member institutions of such interstate intercollegiate athletic association 7or1 if such interstate intercollegiate athletic association has fewer than #gj members1 the average annual college sports revenue of all members71 and monitoring payments of compensation related to such pool limit2 7#f7 setting parameters for the manner in which a student athlete may transfer between institutions1 if such rules provide that-- 7,a7 on at least #a occasion each student athlete may transfer between institutions and be immediately eligible to participate on a varsity sports team of the institution to which the student athlete transfers 7if academically eligible to participate72 and 7,b7 an institution to which a student athlete is transferring or is considering transferring shall provide to such student athlete1 at the request of such student athlete1 in writing and at a reasonable time prior to completion of the transfer1 a notice of the previously earned academic credits of such student athlete that such institution will accept1 including with respect to the program of study of such student athlete2 7#g7 the length of time a student athlete is eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics and the academic standards to be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics2 7#h7 establishing and implementing a process1 including a database1 with respect to agent registration1 including-- 7,a7 setting qualifications to be registered as an agent2 7,b7 setting parameters for the ability of member institutions to negotiate with agents who are not registered under such process2 and 7,c7 limiting the amount of the compensation under a name1 image1 and likeness agreement between a student athlete and an institution that may be provided to the agent of such student athlete to not more than #e percent of such compensation2 7#i7 the membership of1 and participation in1 such interstate intercollegiate athletic association 7including any championships administered by such interstate intercollegiate athletic association71 under which such interstate intercollegiate athletic association may establish membership qualifications1 remove members1 and otherwise regulate participation2 and 7#aj7 intercollegiate athletic competitions and playing seasons1 including rules with respect to season length1 maximum number of contests1 and student athlete time demands 7whether during a playing season or outside of such season74 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,authority conditioned on compliance ,an interstate intercollegiate athletic association is only authorized to establish and enforce rules under subsection 7a7 if such interstate intercollegiate athletic association is in compliance with this subsection and section #c4 7#b7 ,governance structure ,an interstate intercollegiate athletic association 7except for an interstate intercollegiate athletic association that is also a conference7 shall carry out the following3 7,a7 ,ensure that the membership of any board1 committee1 or other similar body of such interstate intercollegiate athletic association1 if tasked with a decision-making role 7including a decision-making role with respect to establishing or enforcing a rule under section #f7;a771 satisfies the following3 7i7 ,not less than #bj percent of the members of the board1 committee1 or body are individuals who are student athletes or were student athletes at any point during the preceding #aj-year period1 with-- 7,i7 men and women equally represented with respect to such individuals2 and 7,,ii7 each such individual participating in or having participated in a different sport4 7ii7 ,not less than #cj percent of the members of the board1 committee1 or body represent institutions that are not among the #gj highest earning member institutions of such interstate intercollegiate athletic association with respect to annual college sports revenue4 7,b7 ,establish a council to serve as the primary deliberative body of the interstate intercollegiate athletic association and that is-- 7i7 responsible for developing proposals with respect to policy2 and 7ii7 composed of individuals who represent each conference that is a member of such interstate intercollegiate athletic association4 #g4 ,title ,,ix ,nothing in this ,act1 or the amendments made by this ,act1 may be construed to limit or otherwise affect title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq474 #h4 ,liability limitation 7a7 ,in general ,adoption of1 agreement to1 compliance with1 or enforcement of any rule1 regulation1 requirement1 standard1 or other provision established pursuant to1 or in compliance with1 section #f of this ,act shall be treated as lawful under the antitrust laws and any similar ,state provision having the force and effect of law4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subsection 7a7 may be construed to limit or otherwise affect any provision of law1 including any provision of ,federal or ,state law or the common law1 other than the antitrust laws and any similar ,state provision having the force and effect of law4 #i4 ,employment standing ,notwithstanding any other provision of ,federal or ,state law1 no individual may be considered an employee of an institution1 a conference1 or an interstate intercollegiate athletic association based on the participation of such individual on a varsity sports team or in an intercollegiate athletic competition as a student athlete1 without regard to the existence of rules or requirements for being a member of such team or for participating in such competition4 #aj4 ,student athletic fees 7a7 ,transparency requirements 7#a7 ,information dissemination activities ,section #dhe7;a77#a77;,e7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7;a77#a77;,e77 is amended by inserting 7including the amount of such fees used to support intercollegiate athletic programs7 after and fees4 7#b7 ,data required 7,a7 ,in general ,section #dhe7;g7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7;g77 is amended-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,k7 ,with respect to fees charged to students to support intercollegiate athletic programs-- 7i7 the total amount of such fees charged to students2 7ii7 the uses of such fees with respect to facilities1 operating expenses1 scholarships1 payments to athletes1 salaries of coaches and support staff1 and any other expenses reported under this paragraph2 and 7iii7 the percentage of the total cost of such programs covered by such fees4 2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7,,ii7 by striking that all students and inserting the following3 that-- 7,a7 all students 2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 with respect to the information described in paragraph 7#a77,k71 the institution shall annually publish such information on a publicly available website of the institution not later than ,october #ae following the end of each fiscal year of the institution4 4 7,b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subparagraph 7,a7 shall take effect on ,july #a1 #bjbf1 and shall apply with respect to academic year #bjbf-bjbg and each succeeding academic year4 7b7 ,restricting student fees for high-media-rights-revenue institutions 7#a7 ,media rights revenues ,section #dhe7;g77#a77;,i77ii7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7;g77#a77;,i77ii77 is amended by striking broadcast revenues and inserting media rights revenues 7including revenues from broadcasting1 streaming1 or digital distribution of intercollegiate athletic events74 7#b7 ,program participation agreements ,section #dhg7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;a771 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ca7 7,a7 ,beginning in academic year #bjbh-bjbi1 and each succeeding academic year1 the institution will determine the average annual media rights revenue of such institution by averaging the media rights revenues reported under section #dhe7;g77#a77;,i7 for the second and third preceding academic years4 7,b7 ,in the case of an institution with an average annual media rights revenue of #ej1jjj1jjj or more1 as determined under subparagraph 7,a7 for an academic year1 the institution will not1 for the first academic year that begins after such academic year1 use student fees to support intercollegiate athletic programs 7including with respect to facilities1 operating expenses 7as defined in section #dhe7;g77#e771 scholarships1 payments to athletes1 salaries of coaches and support staff1 and any other expenses reported under section #dhe7;g77#a774 4 #aa4 ,preemption 7a7 ,in general ,no ,state1 or political subdivision of a ,state1 may maintain1 enforce1 prescribe1 or continue in effect any law1 rule1 regulation1 requirement1 standard1 or other provision having the force and effect of law that conflicts with this ,act1 including the amendments made by this ,act1 and that-- 7#a7 governs or regulates the compensation1 payment1 benefits1 or employment status of a student athlete 7including a prospective student athlete7 with respect to participation in intercollegiate athletics1 including any law1 rule1 regulation1 requirement1 standard1 or other provision that-- 7,a7 relates to the right of a student athlete to receive compensation or other payments or benefits directly or indirectly from any institution1 associated entity or individual1 conference1 or interstate intercollegiate athletic association2 or 7,b7 relates to the length of time a student athlete is eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics or the academic standards to be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics2 7#b7 limits or restricts a right provided to an institution1 a conference1 or an interstate intercollegiate athletic association under this ,act2 or 7#c7 requires a release of or license to use the name1 image1 and likeness rights of any individual participant1 or group of participants1 in an intercollegiate athletic competition 7or an individual spectator or group of spectators at an intercollegiate athletic competition7 for purposes of audio-visual1 audio1 or visual broadcasts or other distributions of such intercollegiate athletic competition4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subsection 7a7 may be construed to-- 7#a7 relieve any person of liability under a ,state law of general applicability that does not conflict with this ,act1 including the amendments made by this ,act2 or 7#b7 relieve any person of liability under common law4 #ab4 ,reports 7a7 ,federal ,trade ,commission study 7#a7 ,study ,the ,federal ,trade ,commission shall conduct a study to analyze the impacts of establishing a program1 administered by an entity independent of any institution1 conference1 or interstate intercollegiate athletic association1 to develop standards for1 certify as compliant with such standards1 and otherwise regulate agents who enter into agreements with student athletes1 which shall include an analysis of-- 7,a7 options for establishing such a program2 7,b7 potential sources of funding for such a program2 7,c7 a reasonable timeline for establishing such a program2 and 7,d7 the costs and benefits associated with such a program4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,trade ,commission shall submit to ,congress a report on the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a71 which shall include legislative recommendations with respect to the establishment and funding of the program described in such paragraph4 7b7 ,compliance reporting 7#a7 ,biennial report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #b years thereafter1 each interstate intercollegiate athletic association shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7,a7 a summary of the issues faced by such interstate intercollegiate athletic association relating to compliance with this ,act1 including the amendments made by this ,act2 7,b7 a summary of the trends among institutions1 conferences1 and interstate intercollegiate athletic associations relating to such compliance2 and 7,c7 recommendations to improve the health1 safety1 and educational opportunities of student athletes4 7#b7 ,comptroller ,general report ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7,a7 conduct an investigation with respect to compliance with this ,act1 including the amendments made by this ,act2 and 7,b7 submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7i7 a summary of the findings of the investigation conducted under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 recommendations to improve the health1 safety1 and educational opportunities of student athletes4 7c7 ,study on ,olympic ,sports 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study-- 7,a7 to assess the impact of this ,act on ,olympic ,sports1 including the funding of ,olympic ,sports2 and 7,b7 to develop recommendations for support of ,olympic ,sports1 given the unique nature of ,olympic ,sports and intercollegiate athletics in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,contents ,the study conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a survey of international models of support for ,olympic ,sports1 including models that could be adapted to the unique nature of ,olympic ,sports and intercollegiate athletics in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the projected scale and magnitude of potential support for ,olympic ,sports1 given historic levels of support provided by institutions2 7,c7 the coordination required to develop and cultivate ,olympic ,sports at institutions2 and 7,d7 an analysis of the trends with respect to roster sizes for ,olympic ,sports at institutions1 with a focus on the top #gj highest earning institutions with respect to average annual college sports revenue4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,olympic ,sports defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,olympic ,sports means the sports officially recognized and contested during the ,summer and ,winter ,olympic ,games4 ,september #aa1 #bjbe,reported from the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce with an amendment,september #aa1 #bjbe,reported from the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed