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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7403

House Bill Would Ban Foreign NIL Payments to College Athletes, Risking Federal Aid for Violators

No Foreign NIL Funds Act

about 2 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Key Points

  • This bill stops foreign individuals and companies from paying college athletes for the use of their name, image, or likeness (NIL). It also bans foreign investment in college sports media rights, stadium naming rights, and sponsorships.
  • College athletes who take money from restricted foreign sources would be banned from playing sports for one year. Schools are required to tell their athletes about these rules and the penalties for breaking them.
  • Colleges and universities that fail to follow these rules could lose their eligibility for federal student aid programs. They must also report any attempts by foreign groups to offer these types of deals to the government.
  • The ban applies to most foreign countries but makes exceptions for close U.S. allies. These include members of NATO, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland.
  • The goal is to prevent foreign governments or foreign-controlled companies from gaining influence over American college sports through financial deals with players, schools, or athletic conferences.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Feb 5, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Feb 5, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

No Foreign NIL Funds Act

Bill NumberHR 7403
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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