Even Playing Field Act

12/31/2022, 5:25 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2288

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.

Current Status of Bill S 2288

Bill S 2288 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill S 2288 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2021.  Bill S 2288's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2288

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2288

Primary Policy Focus

Sports and Recreation

Potential Impact Areas

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 S 2288

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