Bill > HR3895

This bill, the College Athlete Right to Organize Act, establishes collective bargaining rights for college athletes. It amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to include public and private institutions of higher education as "employers" and college athletes who receive any form of direct compensation, such as grant-in-aid, as "employees." The bill allows college athletes to form collective bargaining units across institutions within an intercollegiate athletic conference and requires the National Labor Relations Board to exercise jurisdiction over these matters. The bill also prohibits individuals from waiving their rights under the Act. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Act does not affect the tax treatment of college athlete compensation or their eligibility for federal financial assistance.