I 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2532 
To establish a Commission on Men’s and Women’s Fairness in College Sports. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 6, 2023 
Ms. SHERRILL (for herself and Ms. SALAZAR) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
A BILL 
To establish a Commission on Men’s and Women’s Fairness 
in College Sports. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Women in NCAA 
Sports Act’’. 
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT. 
There is established a ‘‘Commission on Men’s and 
Women’s Fairness in College Sports’’ (in this Act referred 
to as the ‘‘Commission’’). 
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SEC. 3. DUTIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The duties of the Commission 
shall be to— 
(1) compare how the National Collegiate Ath-
letic Association (in this Act referred to as the 
‘‘NCAA’’) operates men’s and women’s champion-
ship tournaments across all sports and other stu-
dent-athlete programs with respect to the treatment 
of the participating men’s and women’s college 
sports teams; and 
(2) prepare and submit to Congress a report on 
its findings with recommendations on how the 
NCAA can improve the fair treatment of partici-
pating men’s and women’s teams in such champion-
ship tournaments and student-athlete programs. 
(b) CONTENT OF REPORT.—On a date that is not 
later than 18 months, and not earlier than 12 months, 
after the establishment of the Commission, and that is not 
earlier than 6 months after the last day of the Division 
I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships that take 
place during the life of the Commission, the Commission 
shall prepare and submit to Congress a report on— 
(1) the findings identified after— 
(A) studying and comparing the operations 
of the NCAA with respect to treatment of the 
men’s and women’s teams participating in the 
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championship tournaments across all sports and 
other student-athlete programs of the NCAA 
(including venues and equipment provided for 
games and practices, lodging and transpor-
tation, media contracts, licensees, sponsors, and 
other fulfillment partners who deliver essential 
elements of the tournaments, and overall budg-
ets); and 
(B) studying the constitution of the 
NCAA, and policies and practices of the NCAA 
that affect the fair treatment of participating 
men’s and women’s college sports teams, includ-
ing— 
(i) the promotion of objective and just 
treatment, 
advancement, 
equal 
oppor-
tunity, and access for women’s teams; 
(ii) the elimination of barriers that 
have prevented full participation of wom-
en’s teams; and 
(iii) the reduction of disparate out-
comes for women; 
(2) recommendations, based on such findings, 
on policy changes in the operations of the NCAA 
that could better promote and advance the fair 
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treatment described in paragraph (1)(B), including 
clauses (i) through (iii) of such paragraph (1)(B); 
(3) an assessment of whether the NCAA has 
acted on such recommendations or made other policy 
changes in its operations that affect such fair treat-
ment; and 
(4) an analysis of how the Federal Government 
supports the operations of the NCAA, and rec-
ommendations for improved Federal oversight of 
NCAA’s promotion of such fair treatment in its op-
erations, championship tournaments, and student- 
athlete programs. 
(c) PROHIBITION.—The Commission may not review 
or make recommendations on the eligibility of any athlete 
to participate in men’s or women’s college sports teams 
or in NCAA programming. 
SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP. 
(a) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.—The Commission 
shall be composed of 16 members, of which— 
(1) 4 members will be appointed by the Speaker 
of the House of Representatives, in consultation with 
the Chair of the Committee on Education and the 
Workforce of the House of Representatives; 
(2) 4 members will be appointed by the minor-
ity leader of the House of Representatives, in con-
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sultation with the ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce of the 
House of Representatives; 
(3) 4 members will be appointed by the major-
ity leader of the Senate, in consultation with the 
Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate; and 
(4) 4 members will be appointed by the minor-
ity leader of the Senate, in consultation with the 
ranking minority member of the Committee on Com-
merce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. 
(b) QUALIFICATIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—An individual appointed to 
serve as a member of the Commission shall be an in-
dividual with experience or professional expertise in 
college sports, fair treatment of men’s and women’s 
college sports teams in NCAA operations, champion-
ship tournaments, or student-athlete programs, or 
compliance with title IX of the Education Amend-
ments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.). 
(2) SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.—In appointing a 
member of the Commission, special consideration 
shall be given to former college athletes, coaches, or 
athletic administrators. 
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(c) TERMS.—Each member of the Commission shall 
be appointed for the life of the Commission. 
(d) COMPENSATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Members of the Commission 
shall serve without pay. 
(2) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Each member of the 
Commission shall receive travel expenses, including 
per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with 
applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 
57 of title 5, United States Code. 
(e) QUORUM.—A simple majority of members of the 
Commission shall constitute a quorum but a lesser number 
may hold hearings. 
(f) CO-CHAIRS.—Two Commission Co-chairs shall be 
elected by the members of the Commission. 
(g) VACANCIES.—A vacancy on the Commission shall 
not affect the powers of the Commission, and such vacancy 
shall be filled in the same manner in which the original 
appointment was made. 
(h) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall have at least 
one public meeting at the call of the majority of its mem-
bers. Such meeting shall take place not later than 30 days 
after all members of the Commission are appointed under 
subsection (a). 
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SEC. 5. DIRECTOR; STAFF OF COMMISSION. 
(a) DIRECTOR.—The Commission shall have a Direc-
tor who shall be appointed by the Co-chairs, with the ap-
proval of the Commission. To the extent or in the amounts 
provided in advance in appropriation Acts the Director 
shall be paid at the rate of basic pay for level IV of the 
Executive Schedule. 
(b) STAFF.—Subject to rules agreed upon by the 
Commission, the Director may appoint and fix the pay of 
additional personnel as the Director considers appropriate. 
(c) APPLICABILITY
OF CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE 
LAWS.—The Director and staff of the Commission may 
be appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5, 
United States Code, governing appointments in the com-
petitive service, and may be paid without regard to the 
provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 
of that title relating to classification and General Schedule 
pay rates, except that an individual so appointed may not 
receive pay in excess of the annual rate of basic pay for 
level IV of the Executive Schedule. 
(d) PERSONNEL AS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director and any per-
sonnel of the Commission who are employees shall 
be employees under section 2105 of title 5, United 
States Code. 
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(2) MEMBERS OF COMMISSION.—Paragraph (1) 
shall not be construed to apply to members of the 
Commission. 
(e) EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS.—Subject to rules 
prescribed by the Commission, the Commission may pro-
cure temporary and intermittent services under section 
3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, but at rates for 
individuals not to exceed the daily rate paid to a person 
occupying a position at level V of the Executive Schedule 
under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. 
SEC. 6. POWERS OF COMMISSION. 
(a) HEARINGS
AND SESSIONS.—The Commission 
may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold public 
hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, 
and receive evidence as the Commission considers appro-
priate. The Commission may administer oaths or affirma-
tions to witnesses appearing before it. A hearing or any 
portion of it may be closed to the public by a majority 
vote of the Commission. 
(b) POWERS OF MEMBERS AND AGENTS.—Any mem-
ber or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the 
Commission, take any action which the Commission is au-
thorized to take by this section. 
(c) ASSISTANCE FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES.— 
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(1) GENERAL
SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION.— 
The Administrator of General Services shall provide 
to the Commission on a reimbursable basis adminis-
trative support and other services for the perform-
ance of the Commission’s functions. 
(2) OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES.—In 
addition to the assistance prescribed in paragraph 
(1), departments and agencies of the United States 
may provide to the Commission such services, funds, 
facilities, staff, and other support services as they 
may determine advisable and as may be authorized 
by law. 
(d) GIFTS.—The Commission may accept, use, and 
dispose of gifts or donations of services or property. 
(e) POSTAL SERVICES.—The Commission may use 
the United States mails in the same manner and under 
the same conditions as departments and agencies of the 
United States. 
(f) SUBPOENA POWER.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may issue 
subpoenas, in a case in which the majority of its 
members vote for the issuance of such a subpoena, 
requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses 
and the production of any evidence relating to any 
matter under investigation by the Commission. The 
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the person required to be served resides or may be 
found. 
(g) CONTRACT AUTHORITY.—To the extent or in the 
amounts provided in advance in appropriation Acts, the 
Commission may contract with and compensate govern-
ment and private agencies or persons to enable the Com-
mission to discharge its duties under this Act and other 
services, without regard to section 6101 of title 41, United 
States Code. 
SEC. 7. TERMINATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Commission, and all the au-
thorities of this Act, shall terminate 60 days after the date 
on which the report is submitted under section 3(b). 
(b) ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES BEFORE TERMI-
NATION.—The Commission may use the 60-day period re-
ferred to in subsection (a) for the purpose of concluding 
its activities, including providing testimony to committees 
of Congress concerning its report and disseminating the 
report. 
SEC. 8. FUNDING. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to 
carry out this Act, of which— 
(1) 50 percent shall be derived from the appli-
cable accounts of the House of Representatives; and 
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(2) 50 percent shall be derived from the contin-
gent fund of the Senate. 
(b) DURATION OF AVAILABILITY.—Amounts made 
available to the Commission under subsection (a) shall re-
main available until the termination of the Commission. 
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