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US HR1804

US HR1804
Student-Athlete Equity Act


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Introduced
03/14/2019
In Committee
03/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit qualified amateur sports organizations from prohibiting or substantially restricting the use of an athletes name, image, or likeness, and for other purposes. This bill modifies the definition of a tax-exempt amateur sports organization to exclude organizations that substantially restrict a student athlete from using, or being reasonably compensated for the third party use of, the athlete's name, image, or likeness.

AI Summary

This bill, the Student-Athlete Equity Act, amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the definition of a tax-exempt amateur sports organization. The bill excludes organizations that substantially restrict a student-athlete from using or being reasonably compensated for the third-party use of the athlete's name, image, or likeness. This change is effective for taxable years beginning after the date of the bill's enactment, allowing student-athletes to potentially receive compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 03/14/2019)

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