Bill > HR5817

This bill, the NCAA Accountability Act of 2021, establishes due process requirements for the investigation of intercollegiate athletics by covered athletic associations (i.e., interstate athletic associations with at least 900 member institutions). The key provisions include requiring the associations to provide written notice, a hearing, and an arbitration process for member institutions facing potential penalties. The bill also requires the associations to submit annual reports on their enforcement proceedings and investigations to the Attorney General and state attorneys general. Additionally, the bill empowers the Attorney General to investigate and impose civil penalties for violations of the Act.