USMMA Athletics Act of 2025
Merchant Marine Academy: Support for Sports Programs
USMMA Athletics Act of 2026
The USMMA Athletics Act of 2026 has been approved by the Senate committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently on the legislative calendar and is actively moving forward. There are no other scheduled actions at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has strong bipartisan support and has already cleared a major hurdle by being approved by a Senate committee.
Key Points
- This bill lets the Department of Transportation create a non-profit group to support sports at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. This group would be in charge of raising money and managing athletic activities.
- The academy would be allowed to sell licenses for its logos and trademarks. The money made from these sales would stay at the academy to pay for sports teams and help find new students.
- The non-profit could take in money from the NCAA, ticket sales, and donations. It could also rent buildings at the academy for up to five years to help run its programs.
- Government workers can help oversee the group by sitting on its board of directors. However, they cannot make up more than one-third of the board and will not get paid extra for this work.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-126.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
USMMA Athletics Act of 2026
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