Proposal:CACIA Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 5528
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Congressional Advisory Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics Act of 2019 or the CACIA Act of 2019

This bill establishes the Congressional Advisory Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics to investigate, review, and report on the relationship between institutions of higher education (IHEs) and intercollegiate athletic programs.

Matters within the purview of the commission shall include (1) the policies of athletic governance associations and IHEs with respect to ensuring student athletes succeed in both academics and athletics, (2) how IHEs finance intercollegiate athletic programs, and (3) whether athletic governance associations require or encourage IHEs to be transparent in academic and financial matters with respect to intercollegiate athletic programs.

The commission may hold hearings, take testimony, and receive evidence as it considers appropriate to carry out its duties, and it may issue subpoenas relating to any matter under investigation.

Bill Title

CACIA Act of 2019

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-12-19: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
• 2019-12-19: Introduced in House
• 2019-12-19: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.