College Athlete Right to Organize Act

This bill would grant college athletes at public and private universities the right to form labor unions under federal law by redefining them as "employees" for collective bargaining purposes. It specifically covers athletes who receive any compensation (such as scholarships or stipends) for participating in intercollegiate sports, allowing them to negotiate collectively with schools and athletic conferences through multiemployer bargaining units. The bill prohibits schools from requiring athletes to waive these rights in scholarship agreements and clarifies that the changes will not affect tax treatment or eligibility for federal financial aid.