GOP lawmakers introduce bill capping international student athletes |
GOP lawmakers introduce bill capping international student-athletes
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Trending on The Hill - September 15, 2026
Trending on The Hill - September 15, 2026
Two Republican lawmakers are introducing a bill that would put a cap on the number of international students college sports teams can add to their rosters.
The Training and Education for American Members in University Sports and Athletics Act would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require colleges and universities participating in Title IV federal student aid programs to limit international student participation to no more than 20 percent of each varsity team’s roster.
Schools would also be required to report international student participation on each team annually to the Department of Education and the applicable athletic association under the bill.
The goal of the measure is to “protect........