USMMA Athletics Act of 2026

This bill would allow the Secretary of Transportation to set up a nonprofit corporation, owned by the United States, to support athletic programs at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Board members would not be paid, and Department of Transportation employees could hold no more than one-third of board seats. The Secretary could enter the corporation into contracts, lease it Academy property for up to 5 years, transfer assets from an existing athletics fund to it, and accept money and services from it and from sources such as the NCAA and ticket sales. The bill also lets the Secretary license Academy trademarks and keep the fees for licensing costs and recruiting.

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Sponsors

• Andrew R. Garbarino Republican sponsor
• 3 cosponsors