Summary
Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act or the SCORE Act
This bill provides a framework for the compensation of student athletes for the use of their name, image, or likeness (NIL). This includes addressing certain elements of the court approved agreement to settle the In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (i.e., House settlement).
Specifically, the bill statutorily prohibits institutions, conferences, or interstate intercollegiate athletic associations (e.g., the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)) from restricting the ability of a student athlete to enter an NIL agreement.
The bill also requires institutions of higher education that generate $20 million or more in annual revenue from the institution's intercollegiate athletics activities to (1) provide counseling and medical benefits to student athletes, and (2) establish and maintain at least 16 varsity sports teams.
Further, the bill authorizes interstate intercollegiate athletic associations to establish rules with respect to athletic eligibility, transfers, recruitment, and the disclosure of NIL agreements.
Under the bill, student athletes may not be considered employees of an institution, conference, or interstate intercollegiate athletic association.
The bill also preempts state laws with respect to compensation, payments, benefits, employment status, eligibility, and academic standards applicable to student athletes.
Compliance with the provisions of this bill is considered lawful under federal and state antitrust laws.
Legislative Journey
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 916 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
HouseSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Education and Workforce, H. Rept. 119-270, Part IV.
HouseSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Education and Workforce, H. Rept. 119-270, Part IV.
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-270, Part III.
HouseSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-270, Part III.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 226.
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-270, Part II.
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-270, Part II.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-270, Part I.
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-270, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 23.
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 17.
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
HouseReferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HouseReferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HouseIntroduced in House
Introduced in House