Bill · H.R. 10351· House(119-HR-10351)
TEAM USA Act
- Introduced
- 9/14/2026
- Last activity
- 9/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Walberg
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the TEAM USA Act. It changes the Higher Education Act of 1965 to place limits on international students playing college sports. Colleges that want to take part in certain federal programs must follow these new rules. Specifically, the bill requires that no more than 20 percent of the student athletes on any varsity sports team can be international students. If a team has fewer than 10 student athletes, only 1 international student athlete is allowed on the roster. Colleges also have to report these percentages every year to the Secretary and the applicable athletic association. These new requirements are set to start on July 1, 2029.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make college cost less?+5
Aims to increase athletic scholarship opportunities for American students.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
Increases opportunities for American college-aged athletes to get scholarships.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Expands access to athletic financial aid for American students.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
Significantly restricts the ability of international students to participate in varsity sports.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 3: By limiting international student athletes to no more than 20 percent of a varsity sports team (or just 1 athlete for teams with fewer than 10 players), this provision could help preserve roster and scholarship opportunities for American student athletes. According to congressional findings in the text, increasing recruitment of international students has previously reduced these opportunities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 3: The text itself does not explicitly list negative impacts for people, but the rules restrict international student athletes who are not United States nationals, permanent residents, or those receiving athletic financial aid from a foreign Olympic or Paralympic committee. These individuals may face reduced opportunities to join college varsity sports teams and obtain the associated educational and career benefits at U.S. institutions receiving federal financial assistance.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Young Adults+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Students+2Good For Immigrants-8
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Improves Government Transparency+1
- 9/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Mark HarrisRepublican · North Carolina