United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HR 3847 — Student-athlete Protections and Opportunities through Rights, Transparency, and Safety Act

Last action — 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.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to enhance protections for student athletes regarding their name, image, and likeness rights, particularly concerning restrictions from institutions and the requirement for disclosure of agreements.

  • 15 U.S.C. § 7801

    Warning to Student Athlete: 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 sport.

    It removes a warning that may discourage student athletes from engaging with agents.

  • 15 U.S.C. § 7801

    SEC. 9. DISCLOSURE AND CONSENT RELATING TO NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS AGREEMENTS. (a) In General.--An athlete agent who assists a student athlete with an endorsement contract shall disclose to the student athlete-- (1) whether the athlete agent is registered with an interstate intercollegiate athletic association (as defined in section 2 of the SPORTS Act); and (2) if registered with such an association, whether such association has as a member the institution (as defined in section 2 of the SPORTS Act) at which the student athlete is enrolled. (b) Consent.--In the case of an athlete agent that is not registered with an interstate intercollegiate athletic association (as defined in section 2 of the SPORTS Act), the athlete agent may only assist a student athlete with an endorsement contract if such student athlete (or, in the case of a student athlete who is unde

    It introduces new requirements for athlete agents regarding disclosure and consent when working with student athletes on endorsement contracts.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 3847?
HR 3847 is sponsored by Bynum, Janelle S. (Democratic) and McClain, Lisa C. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 3847?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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