Bill · H.R. 2688· House(119-HR-2688)
Protecting Student Athletes’ Economic Freedom Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/7/2025
- Last activity
- 4/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Lisa McClain
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Protecting Student Athletes' Economic Freedom Act of 2025," aims to prevent student athletes from being classified as employees. It specifies that participation in varsity intercollegiate athletics cannot be used to establish an employment relationship. This prohibition applies to the student athlete or former student athlete, as well as the institutions, conferences, or associations involved. The Act covers various aspects of participation, including following rules or requirements for team membership. It defines the specific roles of associations, conferences, and higher education institutions in this context.
Yes
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
This bill benefits institutions and organizations by relieving them of the legal and financial obligations of employing athletes.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would union members be better off under this?-5
The denial of employee status for student-athletes could set a precedent that limits worker rights in other sectors.
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?-5
By preventing student-athletes from being classified as employees, the bill limits their ability to collectively bargain or access labor protections.
Would students be better off under this?-3
Student-athletes may lose potential wage-earning opportunities and labor-related benefits due to this classification.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarification of Employment Status: The bill states that a student athlete or former student athlete may not be considered an employee of an institution, conference, or association based on their participation in varsity intercollegiate athletics programs or competitions (Section 2). This provides a specific legal standing regarding employment status.
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Protection Against Employment Claims based on Rules: The bill ensures that the existence of rules or requirements for being a member of a varsity sports team cannot be used to establish an employment relationship (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly listed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Union Workers-5Good For Students-3Good For Young Adults-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Union Protections-5
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability-3
- 4/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Robert AderholtRepublican · Alabama
Rick AllenRepublican · Georgia
Virginia FoxxRepublican · North Carolina
Mark HarrisRepublican · North Carolina
Doug LaMalfaRepublican · California
Burgess OwensRepublican · Utah
Robert OnderRepublican · Missouri
Glenn ThompsonRepublican · Pennsylvania
Tim WalbergRepublican · Michigan