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Congress·In Committee·about 2 months ago

Merchant Marine Academy Athletics: New Nonprofit to Raise and Spend Support Funds

Also known as: USMMA Athletics Act of 2026

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Key Points

  • Congress would let the Transportation Department set up a New York-based nonprofit to support sports at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
  • The nonprofit could take in money from ticket sales, sponsors, licensing deals, athletic groups, and other sources, with rules to avoid conflicts of interest.
  • The Transportation Department could use contracts (including some sole-source deals) and cooperative agreements so the nonprofit can buy equipment, services, travel, and other support for teams.
  • The department could rent or lease some on-campus property to the nonprofit for up to 5 years, and put the proceeds back into academy athletics.
  • Money received for academy athletics could be kept and used until it’s spent, rather than expiring at the end of a budget year.
EducationTransportationNational Security

Milestones

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Jan 7, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Jan 7, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

USMMA Athletics Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 6961
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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