House Bill Would Ban Foreign NIL Payments to College Athletes, Risking Federal Aid for Violators
This bill is currently sitting in the House Committee on Education and Workforce and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. No action has been taken on the bill since February 2026, which means it has been stalled for about five months. The bill must be reviewed by these committees before it can move forward, but most bills do not receive a committee vote.
Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
NIL collectives, booster groups, agents, and other entities that manage or solicit NIL deals for student athletes are classified as 'covered entities' under this bill. They would be required to report any foreign solicitation attempts to the Attorney General and Secretary of Education. Those who accept prohibited foreign funds face steep penalties under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which can include fines up to $250,000 or more.
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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
No Foreign NIL Funds Act
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