H.R. 5289 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Protection of University Governance Act of 2006
H.R. 5289 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 4, 2006, sponsored by Timothy V. Johnson with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 4, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Protection of University Governance Act of 2006 - Prohibits a nongovernmental entity that regulates intercollegiate sports from penalizing, or denying any benefit to, an institution of higher education by reason of the name, symbol, emblem, or mascot of the school's intercollegiate sports team. Makes an entity which violates such prohibition subject to injunction and liable to an aggrieved school for damages and legal fees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Timothy V. Johnson (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 4, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (May 24, 2006)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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