Bills · HR 7707
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7707Taxation
OLYMPICS Act
INTRO FEB 25· LAST ACTION FEB 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it introduces a very strong financial tool aimed at influencing how U.S. citizens and green card holders interact with certain foreign entities on the global stage. If passed, it would create an absolute financial barrier, preventing athletes from profiting if they represent or accept sponsorships from countries or organizations that the U.S. government has labeled as national security concerns.
This could be seen as a way to prioritize national security interests over individual financial gain in specific international contexts. However, it also raises questions about individual economic freedom and could force athletes to choose between lucrative international careers and compliance with this tax, potentially limiting their ability to compete at the highest levels of their sport if their only paths involve a designated 'foreign entity of concern.'
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Imposes a 100% tax on income earned by U.S. citizens and green card holders from competing in global athletic events on behalf of a 'foreign entity of concern,' including related sponsorships.
This provision directly aims to eliminate any financial benefit for individuals from participating in specified activities.
PROVISION 02
Defines a 'covered individual' as any national of the United States or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, meaning U.S. citizens and green card holders.
This clarifies precisely who is subject to the new tax.
PROVISION 03
Defines 'global athletic event' to include major competitions like the Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics, World Cup, Tour de France, and Wimbledon, along with other similar international events where individuals represent countries.
This specifies the scope of sports activities that would trigger the tax.
PROVISION 04
Defines 'foreign entity of concern' by referencing an existing definition in military law (10 U.S.C. 4872(f)(2)), which refers to 'covered nations.'
This links the new tax to existing national security classifications of foreign entities.
PROVISION 05
States that income taxed under this bill will not be included in a person's gross income for other federal tax calculations.
This prevents the same income from being taxed multiple times under different parts of the tax code.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 25
Introduced in House
FEB 25
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7707
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 25, 2026
Last actionFeb 25, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2026
House BillHR 7707Taxation
OLYMPICS Act
INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 25, 2026
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