USMMA Athletics Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 3266

119th Congress

USMMA Athletics Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Roger Wicker

R - MS

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to establish a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation to support athletic programs at the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. The corporation can receive donations, enter sponsorship agreements, lease academy facilities, and license USMMA trademarks for athletics purposes, with all funds retained to support Academy sports programs.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to establish a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation to support athletic programs at the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. The corporation can receive donations, enter sponsorship agreements, lease academy facilities, and license USMMA trademarks for athletics purposes, with all funds retained to support Academy sports programs.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates government-owned 501(c)(3) corporation under New York law
Allows licensing, marketing, and sponsorship agreements for USMMA athletics
DOT employees can serve on board but limited to one-third of directors
Can accept NCAA funds, conference revenues, and game guarantees
Property leases up to 5 years for athletics support
Bipartisan sponsorship from Senators Wicker (R-MS) and Kelly (D-AZ)

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Benefits USMMA athletic programs and midshipmen student-athletes. Creates sustainable funding mechanism similar to other service academy athletic foundations. Allows the Academy to compete more effectively for athletic resources while maintaining government oversight.

Policy Areas

No policy areas assigned yet.

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3266, 119th Congress (2025). "USMMA Athletics Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3266