Even Playing Field Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T04:58:46Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4163 Even Playing Field Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Sports and Recreation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 4:58 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4163

Bill 117 HR 4163, also known as the Even Playing Field Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues of fairness and equality in the world of college athletics.

The Even Playing Field Act aims to ensure that all student athletes have access to the same opportunities and resources, regardless of their gender or the sport they participate in. The bill seeks to promote gender equity in college sports by requiring schools to provide equal treatment and benefits to male and female athletes.

Specifically, the bill would require colleges and universities to offer the same number of athletic scholarships to male and female athletes, as well as provide equal funding for coaching staff, facilities, and equipment. Additionally, the bill would prohibit schools from discriminating against athletes based on their gender, and would require schools to report on their compliance with these requirements. Overall, the Even Playing Field Act is designed to level the playing field for student athletes and ensure that all athletes have the opportunity to succeed in college sports. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its supporters believe that it is an important step towards achieving gender equity in athletics.

Congressional Summary of HR 4163

Even Playing Field Act

This bill addresses pay equity for amateur athletes and other personnel. It allows recognition, or continued recognition, of a national governing body of an amateur sports organization only if it provides equal investment, promotional support, working conditions (including staff support and facilities and equipment for training and competition), and wages and other compensation to all amateur athletes, without discrimination based on sex.

National governing bodies must report periodically to Congress regarding pay equity.

Each report shall include (1) the median compensation for amateur athletes, coaches, trainers, managers, administrators, and officials, disaggregated by race, gender, and employment category; and (2) the minimum and maximum compensation paid to such personnel, disaggregated by race, gender, and employment category.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4163

Bill HR 4163 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill HR 4163 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 24, 2021. Bill HR 4163's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4163

Primary Policy Focus

Sports and Recreation

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AthletesCongressional oversightEmployment discrimination and employee rightsOlympic gamesRacial and ethnic relationsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationWages and earningsWomen's employmentWomen's rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4163

To amend the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act to provide pay equity for amateur athletes and other personnel.Even Playing Field ActEven Playing Field Act

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