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H.R. 361 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004

Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act

H.R. 361 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jan 27, 2003, sponsored by Bart Gordon with 76 co-sponsors.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jan 27, 2003
Co-sponsors
76
Policy area
Commerce
Public law
Public Law 108-304

What it does

Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act - Prohibits an athlete agent from: (1) recruiting or soliciting a student athlete to enter into an agency contract by giving false or misleading information, making a false promise or representation, or providing anything of value to the athlete or anyone associated with the athlete before entering into such contract; (2) entering into an agency contract with a student athlete without…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bart Gordon (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 40 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 27, 2003
  • Passed the HouseJun 4, 2003
  • Passed the SenateSep 9, 2004
  • Sent to the PresidentSep 16, 2004
  • Became lawSep 24, 2004

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-304. (Sep 24, 2004)

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