Bills · HR 5812
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5812Sports and Recreation
Correcting Opportunity and Accountability in Collegiate Hiring Act (COACH Act)
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to change the financial landscape of college athletics, which has seen skyrocketing salaries for top coaches and administrators. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a significant redistribution of funds within college athletic departments, potentially freeing up resources for academic programs, facilities, or less-funded sports like women's and Olympic teams. Voters who are concerned about the commercialization of college sports and the balance between athletics and academic missions might see this as a way to prioritize education and broader student opportunities.
Without this law, the trend of escalating compensation and buyouts for athletic personnel is likely to continue, potentially drawing more resources away from other institutional priorities. This bill aims to create a more standardized and potentially equitable approach to how money is spent in collegiate athletics, tying it more directly to the cost of education at each institution.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill sets a compensation cap for college athletics department employees at 10 times the institution's annual undergraduate tuition and fees.
This provision directly limits the maximum earnings for coaches and athletic staff, aiming to reduce exorbitant salaries.
PROVISION 02
It requires that buyouts and other separation payments count towards the annual compensation cap.
This closes a potential loophole where large payments for contract terminations could circumvent the intended salary limits.
PROVISION 03
The cap applies to all sources of compensation, including those from athletic conferences, media-rights consortia, collectives, or other affiliated organizations.
This ensures comprehensive coverage of compensation, preventing outside entities from providing unlimited payments.
PROVISION 04
Institutions must certify annually that they comply with the cap and publicly disclose the cap amount and the number of employees near the cap.
This provision ensures transparency and accountability regarding adherence to the new compensation rules.
PROVISION 05
It includes a legal protection, known as an antitrust safe harbor, for institutions that comply with these compensation limits.
This aims to protect colleges from lawsuits alleging anti-competitive practices due to the federally mandated pay caps.
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BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5812
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 24, 2025
Last actionOct 24, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 24, 2025
House BillHR 5812Sports and Recreation
Correcting Opportunity and Accountability in Collegiate Hiring Act (COACH Act)
INTRODUCED OCT 24, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 24, 2025
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