Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6961
USMMA Athletics Act of 2026
Merchant Marine Academy Athletics: New Nonprofit to Raise and Spend Support Funds
Legislative Progress
House
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.
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Milestones
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Jan 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan 7, 2026
Introduced in House
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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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