College Athlete Right to Organize Act

# College Athlete Right to Organize Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The College Athlete Right to Organize Act would give college athletes the legal right to form unions and collectively bargain with their schools. Currently, college athletes cannot unionize under federal labor law. If passed, this bill would change that status, allowing athletes to negotiate together on issues like compensation, working conditions, safety standards, and other terms related to their participation in college sports. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects college athletes across the United States, as well as colleges and universities that operate athletic programs. It could also impact athletic conferences and the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), which currently governs most college sports. **Key Provisions and Current Status:** While specific language details aren't provided in the filing information, the bill aims to extend federal labor protections to college athletes—a group currently excluded from unionization rights.

The bill is sponsored by Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. This is an early stage in the legislative process, and the bill would need committee approval and House passage before moving forward.