HR 4312: SCORE Act

Cosponsors

Janelle Bynum (D) OR, Brett Guthrie (R) KY, Tim Walberg (R) MI, Jim Jordan (R) OH, Shomari Figures (D) AL, Lisa McClain (R) MI, Scott Fitzgerald (R) WI, Russell Fry (R) SC

Summary

This bill does not yet have a summary.

Subjects

Athletes, Educational facilities and institutions, Higher education, Retail and wholesale trades, School athletics, Student aid and college costs, Wages and earnings

Policy Areas

Sports and Recreation

Next Steps

The bill has been referred to the House Education and Workforce Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The next steps include committee review, hearings, potential revisions, and a vote in the House of Representatives.

Social Impact

The bill could lead to increased social media presence and brand awareness for student athletes. It may impact campus culture and the dynamics between student athletes, colleges, and universities. It has the potential to reduce some existing inequalities among student athletes in different sports and schools, and could generate more widespread awareness of the issues of athlete compensation.

Business Impact

If passed, the bill could create new business opportunities for businesses seeking to endorse student athletes. It may also impact the business models of colleges and universities that rely on revenue from athletic programs. Existing endorsement deals may be impacted by the increased competition and new legal framework. The bill might lead to the creation of new businesses specializing in managing student athlete endorsements.

Financial Impact

The bill may lead to increased financial opportunities for student athletes through endorsements. Colleges and universities might experience changes in their revenue streams, potentially impacting their finances. The overall financial impact will depend on how the new system for athlete compensation is implemented and regulated.

Bill History

Thursday, July 10, 2025
IntroReferral - Referred 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.

Thursday, July 10, 2025
IntroReferral - Introduced in House

Bill Text

Introduced in House July 10, 2025
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