A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +5
Does this make college cost less?
Aims to increase athletic scholarship opportunities for American students.
- Scored +4
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Increases opportunities for American college-aged athletes to get scholarships.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Expands access to athletic financial aid for American students.
The opposite
- Scored -8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — Aims to increase athletic scholarship opportunities for American students.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Increases opportunities for American college-aged athletes to get scholarships. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Expands access to athletic financial aid for American students. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Expands access to athletic financial aid for American students. Would students be better off under this? — Positive for American student athletes but negative for international student athletes. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Significantly restricts the ability of international students to participate in varsity sports.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Imposes new federal requirements on institutions receiving Title IV funds. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires annual reporting of international athlete percentages to the Secretary.
- 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