USMMA Athletics Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 6961

119th Congress

USMMA Athletics Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 7, 2026

Primary Sponsor

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Summary

This bill appears to address athletics programs at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). Based on the title, it likely establishes rules, funding, or organizational structure for sports and athletic activities at this federal service academy.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Introduced1/7/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

ChamberHouse

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USMMA Athletics Act of 2026

This bill appears to address athletics programs at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). Based on the title, it likely establishes rules, funding, or organizational structure for sports and athletic activities at this federal service academy.

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This bill appears to address athletics programs at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). Based on the title, it likely establishes rules, funding, or organizational structure for sports and athletic activities at this federal service academy.

Bill Number: 6961
Introduced: 1/7/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Fact Sheet

Title: USMMA Athletics Act of 2026
Bill Number: 6961
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced: 1/7/2026
Summary: This bill appears to address athletics programs at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). Based on the title, it likely establishes rules, funding, or organizational structure for sports and athletic activities at this federal service academy.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill appears to address athletics programs at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). Based on the title, it likely establishes rules, funding, or organizational structure for sports and athletic activities at this federal service academy.

Last updated: 3/4/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill focuses on athletic programs at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, one of the five federal service academies.
It has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services, which oversees military academies and related institutions.
The bill is titled to take effect in 2026, suggesting it may contain implementation timelines or future-dated provisions.
Without the full text available, the specific changes to USMMA athletics programs cannot be determined.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect students, athletes, and staff at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. It may also impact how the academy organizes and funds its sports programs, potentially affecting recruitment, competition schedules, or athletic department operations.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6961, 119th Congress (2026). "USMMA Athletics Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6961

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