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US SB3266
Bill
AI Summary
- Secretary of Transportation authorized to establish a nonprofit corporation under New York State law to support athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, with all stock owned by the United States
- Corporation must operate as a 501(c)(3) organization; board members serve without compensation except for travel expenses, and Department of Transportation employees may serve on the board but cannot hold more than one-third of directorships
- Secretary may enter sole-source contracts and cooperative agreements with the corporation, lease Academy real property for up to 5 years, and transfer assets from existing non-appropriated fund instrumentalities supporting Academy athletics
- Secretary authorized to accept funds, supplies, and services from the corporation as well as NCAA funds, athletic conference funds, game guarantees, and ticketing/licensing fees to support Academy athletic programs
- Amends 49 U.S.C. 109(h) to allow Secretary to license Academy trademarks and service marks, retain licensing fees, and use proceeds for trademark registration costs, licensing program operations, and Academy recruiting activities
Legislative Description
USMMA Athletics Act of 2025
Transportation and public works
Last Action
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce, Science, And Transportation11/20/2025
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