US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 4312Passed Committee

SCORE Act

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House

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Overview

The SCORE Act aims to standardize the compensation of student athletes for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). It prohibits institutions and athletic associations from restricting student athletes’ ability to enter NIL agreements and requires institutions with significant athletic revenue to provide counseling, medical benefits, and maintain at least 16 varsity sports teams. The bill also establishes rules for interstate athletic associations and preempts state laws related to student athlete compensation, eligibility, and academic standards, while addressing agent responsibilities and promoting transparency in student fees.

Key provisions

Prohibits institutions and athletic associations from restricting student athletes’ NIL agreements.
Requires institutions with $20 million+ in athletic revenue to provide counseling and medical benefits, and maintain 16 varsity teams.
Authorizes interstate athletic associations to establish rules regarding eligibility, transfers, and NIL disclosures.
Establishes a pool limit for compensation provided by interstate athletic associations.
Defines ‘compensation’ to exclude certain grants and benefits.
Requires institutions to provide life skills development programs to student athletes.
Addresses agent responsibilities and disclosure requirements.
Mandates transparency regarding student fees used to support athletic programs.

Who is affected

Student Athletes

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Legislative history

18 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Jul 23, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 23, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 17.

Sep 11, 2025House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 226.

Sep 11, 2025House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-270, Part II.

Sep 11, 2025

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-270, Part II.

Sep 11, 2025House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-270, Part I.

Sep 11, 2025

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-270, Part I.

Nov 25, 2025House

Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Education and Workforce, H. Rept. 119-270, Part IV.

Nov 25, 2025

Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Education and Workforce, H. Rept. 119-270, Part IV.

Nov 25, 2025House

Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-270, Part III.

Nov 25, 2025

Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-270, Part III.

Dec 1, 2025House

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.

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