TEAM USA Act

The TEAM USA Act would amend the Higher Education Act to require colleges and universities receiving federal financial assistance to limit international student athletes to no more than 20 percent of any varsity sports team roster, or a maximum of one player for teams with fewer than ten members. The bill defines an international student athlete as someone who is not a U.S. national or permanent resident, or who has received athletic financial support from a foreign Olympic or Paralympic committee. Institutions would be required to report their compliance annually to the Secretary of Education and relevant athletic associations. These new restrictions would take effect on July 1, 2029, applying to the 2029-2030 academic year and all subsequent years.