Sets federal rules for college athletes’ NIL deals, agent disclosures, and certain school-provided benefits. Gives interstate college sports associations broad rulemaking power with a limited antitrust shield and overrides conflicting state laws.
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SCORE Act is a House bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: 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.
Latest action on H.R. 4312: 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.
Who this affects: This bill would most directly affect college student athletes, colleges with major athletics revenue, and the interstate college sports associations that set national rules. It also affects agents, boosters and donor groups, sponsors and media companies tied to college sports, state governments that currently regulate NIL and eligibility, and students who pay fees that help fund athletics.
Why this matters: Right now, college sports runs under a patchwork of state NIL laws and association rules, and this bill would replace many of those differences with one federal standard. That could make NIL deals and recruiting more consistent across states, but it could also shift power to interstate athletic associations by letting them set compensation limits and other rules with a limited antitrust shield. For athletes at high-revenue programs, the required medical coverage, mental health services, scholarship protections, and degree-completion aid could matter long after their playing time ends. The bill’s preemption and “not an employee solely for playing” language could also shape ongoing disputes over athlete labor rights and how college sports is funded.
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