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Name, Image, and Likeness for International Collegiate Athletes Act

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3054

Bill 118 s 3054, also known as the Name, Image, and Likeness for International Collegiate Athletes Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to allow international collegiate athletes studying in the United States to profit from their name, image, and likeness.

Under current NCAA rules, American collegiate athletes are not allowed to receive compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness. This has been a controversial issue, as many argue that these athletes should be able to benefit financially from their own personal brand.

The Name, Image, and Likeness for International Collegiate Athletes Act seeks to extend these rights to international athletes studying in the US. This would allow these athletes to enter into endorsement deals, sell merchandise with their likeness, and participate in other commercial opportunities. Supporters of the bill argue that international athletes should have the same rights as their American counterparts, and that this change would help level the playing field for all collegiate athletes. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential impact on amateurism in college sports and the potential for exploitation of young athletes. Overall, the Name, Image, and Likeness for International Collegiate Athletes Act is a complex and controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address the rights of international athletes studying in the US. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on the world of collegiate athletics.

Current Status of Bill S 3054

Bill S 3054 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 17, 2023. Bill S 3054 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 17, 2023.  Bill S 3054's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of October 17, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3054

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3054

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3054

Name, Image, and Likeness for International Collegiate Athletes Act
Name, Image, and Likeness for International Collegiate Athletes Act
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide F visas and employment authorization for international student athletes who enter into endorsement contracts for the commercial use of their names, images, and likenesses.

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