Colleges and athletes would get stronger due process rights during investigations by major athletic associations.
This bill would make large athletic associations, like the NCAA, follow strict rules when investigating colleges or athletes. It sets clear timelines for notices, bans secret sources in hearings, and allows colleges to use independent arbitration for punishment disputes. The U.S. Attorney General would oversee these rules and could fine associations that don't follow them.
Today, major intercollegiate athletic associations set their own rules for investigations into colleges and athletes, without federal oversight or a mandatory arbitration option for punishment disputes. This bill would change that by requiring these associations to follow specific federal due process requirements. These include strict timelines for notices and hearings, a ban on using confidential sources as evidence, and the option for colleges to use independent arbitration. The U.S. Attorney General would enforce these rules and could impose significant civil penalties for violations.
HR 3976 · 119th Congress · June 12, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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