H.R. 2036 · 116th Congress
National Collegiate Athletics Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Al Lawson
- Introduced
- 2019-04-02
- Latest action
- 2019-04-02 · Introduced in House
Summary
National Collegiate Athletics Act of 2019 or the NCAA Act of 2019
This bill establishes protections for student-athletes. For example, the bill establishes minimum duration requirements for certain sports scholarships and requires institutions of higher education to provide medical coverage with respect to student-athlete injuries.
The bill also modifies provisions related to collective bargaining agreements in professional sports and work opportunities for student-athletes.