HR 6616
College Athlete Right to Organize Act
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Bill overview
The College Athlete Right to Organize Act aims to grant college athletes the same collective bargaining rights as other employees. It seeks to amend the National Labor Relations Act to include college athletes as employees, allowing them to negotiate with their schools and athletic conferences regarding compensation, working conditions, and other terms of employment. The bill addresses concerns about exploitative practices by the NCAA and its member institutions, which have historically denied athletes basic labor rights. It also includes provisions to ensure that athletes' scholarships and financial assistance are not negatively impacted by these changes.
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Jamaal Bowman
Cosponsors
Henry C. "Hank," Jr. Johnson
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