USMMA Athletics Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the USMMA Athletics Act of 2026, aims to support the athletic programs at the United States Merchant Marine Academy by establishing a corporation owned by the United States. This corporation will be able to receive funding, enter into contracts, and potentially utilize assets and liabilities currently held by the Department of Transportation to further these athletic programs. The bill also allows for the use of trademarks and service marks associated with the academy, subject to certain restrictions.
Key provisions
- Establishes a corporation owned by the United States to support the USMMA athletic programs.
- Allows the Secretary of Transportation to authorize Department of Transportation employees to serve on the corporation's board.
- Permits the corporation to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to support the athletic programs.
- Provides the corporation with the ability to transfer assets and liabilities from the Department of Transportation.
- Authorizes the Secretary to rent or lease real property at the academy to the corporation.
- Allows the corporation to accept funds from various sources, including athletic conferences and ticketing fees.
- Grants the corporation authority to license trademarks and service marks related to the academy.
- Defines support services that the Secretary may provide to the corporation.
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