To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on income earned from competing in global athletic events on behalf of foreign entities of concern.

House Bill

H.R. 7707

119th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on income earned from competing in global athletic events on behalf of foreign entities of concern.

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 25, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Ogles

R - TN

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would create a special tax on income earned by athletes who compete for countries or entities that the U.S. considers adversaries or threats (like China or Russia) in international competitions. The proposal targets American athletes or those earning U.S. income who choose to represent foreign nations of concern rather than the United States in global sporting events.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Introduced2/25/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

ChamberHouse

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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on income earned from competing in global athletic events on behalf of foreign entities of concern.

This bill would create a special tax on income earned by athletes who compete for countries or entities that the U.S. considers adversaries or threats (like China or Russia) in international competitions. The proposal targets American athletes or those earning

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This bill would create a special tax on income earned by athletes who compete for countries or entities that the U.S. considers adversaries or threats (like China or Russia) in international competitions. The proposal targets American athletes or those earning U.S. income who choose to represent foreign nations of concern rather than the United States in global sporting events.

Bill Number: 7707
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on income earned from competing in global athletic events on behalf of foreign entities of concern.
Bill Number: 7707
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Summary: This bill would create a special tax on income earned by athletes who compete for countries or entities that the U.S. considers adversaries or threats (like China or Russia) in international competitions. The proposal targets American athletes or those earning U.S. income who choose to represent for

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a special tax on income earned by athletes who compete for countries or entities that the U.S. considers adversaries or threats (like China or Russia) in international competitions. The proposal targets American athletes or those earning U.S. income who choose to represent foreign nations of concern rather than the United States in global sporting events.

Last updated: 2/26/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates a new tax specifically targeting income earned from competing for 'foreign entities of concern' in international athletic competitions
Would affect athletes who represent adversarial nations in events like the Olympics, World Championships, or other global competitions
Appears designed to discourage American-trained athletes from competing on behalf of countries considered national security concerns
Currently has no cosponsors and is in the early stages of the legislative process with uncertain prospects for passage
Raises questions about enforcement, dual citizenship situations, and whether tax policy should be used to influence athletic representation decisions

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect athletes with dual citizenship or those who have chosen to compete internationally for countries the U.S. designates as threats, potentially including naturalized Americans or athletes with family ties to other nations. If passed, it could create financial disincentives for representing certain countries in competition, though it may face constitutional challenges and practical enforcement difficulties. The real-world impact would likely be limited to a small number of elite athletes in this specific situation.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7707, 119th Congress (2026). "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on income earned from competing in global athletic events on behalf of foreign entities of concern.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7707

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