SCORE Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary reported to house (Sep 11, 2025)
Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act or the SCORE Act
This bill provides a framework for the compensation of student athletes for the use of their name, image, or likeness (NIL). This includes addressing certain elements of the court approved agreement to settle the In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (i.e., House settlement).
Specifically, the bill statutorily prohibits institutions, conferences, or interstate intercollegiate athletic associations (e.g., the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)) from restricting the ability of a student athlete to enter an NIL agreement.
The bill also requires institutions of higher education that generate $20 million or more in annual revenue from the institution's intercollegiate athletics activities to (1) provide counseling and medical benefits to student athletes, and (2) establish and maintain at least 16 varsity sports teams.
Further, the bill authorizes interstate intercollegiate athletic associations to establish rules with respect to athletic eligibility, transfers, recruitment, and the disclosure of NIL agreements.
Under the bill, student athletes may not be considered employees of an institution, conference, or interstate intercollegiate athletic association.
The bill also preempts state laws with respect to compensation, payments, benefits, employment status, eligibility, and academic standards applicable to student athletes.
Compliance with the provisions of this bill is considered lawful under federal and state antitrust laws.
What just happenedDec 1, 2025
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 916 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Who’s behind it
- Reported in HouseSep 11, 2025
- Introduced in HouseJul 10, 2025
- Dec 1, 2025FloorH1L210
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 916 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
- Nov 25, 2025CommitteeH12210
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Education and Workforce, H. Rept. 119-270, Part IV.
Education and Workforce Committee - Nov 25, 2025Committee5000
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Education and Workforce, H. Rept. 119-270, Part IV.
Education and Workforce Committee - Nov 25, 2025CommitteeH12210
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-270, Part III.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Nov 25, 2025Committee5000
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-270, Part III.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Sep 11, 2025CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 226.
- Sep 11, 2025CommitteeH12200
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-270, Part II.
Education and Workforce Committee - Sep 11, 2025Committee5000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-270, Part II.
Education and Workforce Committee - Sep 11, 2025CommitteeH12200
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-270, Part I.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Sep 11, 2025Committee5000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-270, Part I.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 23, 2025Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 23.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 23, 2025Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 23, 2025Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 17.
Education and Workforce Committee - Jul 23, 2025Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Education and Workforce Committee - Jul 15, 2025Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee - Jul 15, 2025Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee - Jul 10, 2025Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee - Jul 10, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 10, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Education and Workforce Committee - Jul 10, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 10, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House