FIGHT Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 1454

119th Congress

FIGHT Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Deb Fischer

Senator

Republican

NE

Cosponsors

1

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Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

The FIGHT Act of 2025 would prevent businesses and organizations from taking tax deductions for payments they make to college and high school athletes in exchange for using the athletes' names, images, or likenesses. The goal is to limit the financial incentives for exploiting student-athletes.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1536)

SponsorDeb Fischer (R-NE)

Introduced7/22/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

ChamberSenate

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FIGHT Act of 2025

The FIGHT Act of 2025 would prevent businesses and organizations from taking tax deductions for payments they make to college and high school athletes in exchange for using the athletes' names, images, or likenesses. The goal is to limit the financial incentiv

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The FIGHT Act of 2025 would prevent businesses and organizations from taking tax deductions for payments they make to college and high school athletes in exchange for using the athletes' names, images, or likenesses. The goal is to limit the financial incentives for exploiting student-athletes.

Bill Number: 1454
Sponsor: Deb Fischer (R-NE)
Introduced: 7/22/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Policy Area: Taxation

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Title: FIGHT Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1454
Sponsor: Deb Fischer (R-NE)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced: 7/22/2025
Summary: The FIGHT Act of 2025 would prevent businesses and organizations from taking tax deductions for payments they make to college and high school athletes in exchange for using the athletes' names, images, or likenesses. The goal is to limit the financial incentives for exploiting student-athletes.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The FIGHT Act of 2025 would prevent businesses and organizations from taking tax deductions for payments they make to college and high school athletes in exchange for using the athletes' names, images, or likenesses. The goal is to limit the financial incentives for exploiting student-athletes.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Athlete Opportunity and Taxpayer Integrity Act This bill denies a tax deduction for contributions (except contributions made directly to certain institutions of higher education) used to compensate one or more secondary or post-secondary school athletes for the use of their names, images, or likenesses by reason of their status as athletes.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Denies tax deductions for payments to college and high school athletes for use of their names, images, or likenesses
Applies to all secondary and post-secondary school athletes, not just those at the professional or NCAA level
Allows tax deductions for contributions made directly to institutions of higher education, but not to the athletes themselves

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would impact colleges, universities, businesses, and organizations that currently provide compensation to student-athletes. It would reduce the financial incentives for these entities to use student-athletes' names and likenesses, potentially limiting opportunities for athletes to earn money from their athletic skills while in school.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1454, 119th Congress (2025). "FIGHT Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1454

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