S. 955: NCAA Accountability Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-11 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] |
| Policy area | Sports and Recreation |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-11):
NCAA Accountability Act of 2025
This bill establishes due process and notice requirements for the investigations carried out by certain intercollegiate athletic associations and related organizations.
Specifically, the requirements apply to interstate athletic associations, conferences, or other organizations with authority over intercollegiate athletics or that administer intercollegiate athletics and that have at least 900 member institutions. Such organizations must establish and administer due process requirements for the investigation of any member institution, student athlete enrolled in such member institution, or other individual for infractions of the athletic association's bylaws or failure to meet the conditions and obligations of membership.
The Department of Justice must establish procedures for (1) individuals and entities to file complaints, (2) the investigation of complaints that have a substantial probability of validity, and (3) the investigation of other violations of this bill.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 955 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 955?
S. 955 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: NCAA Accountability Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 955 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).