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LEGISLATION OVERVIEW: H.R. 10351 – THE TEAM USA ACT

Bill Title: Training and Education for American Members in University Sports and Athletics Act (TEAM USA Act)

Bill Number: H.R. 10351

Introduced Date: September 2026

Key Sponsors: House Education Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Senator Jon Husted (R-OH)

SUMMARY OF KEY PROVISIONS:

1. 20% Roster Cap:

Limits international student-athletes to a maximum of 20% of the total official roster for any individual varsity sport at higher education institutions.

2. Title IV Funding Enforcement:

Ties compliance directly to federal student aid eligibility under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Colleges or universities that violate the 20% limit on any single varsity team risk losing access to federal student assistance, including Federal Pell Grants and federal student loans.

3. Definition of International Student-Athlete:

Applies to any athlete who:

– Is not a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident (green card holder), OR

– Receives or has ever received salary, scholarship, or financial assistance from a foreign Olympic or Paralympic committee.

4. Timeline & Implementation:

– Proposed Effective Date: July 1, 2029 (beginning with the 2029–2030 academic year).

– Grandfathering: The current text includes no waiver, phase-in period, or exemption for athletes already enrolled when the law takes effect.

MOST AFFECTED SPORTS:

While international athletes comprise ~4% to 7% of overall NCAA DI athletes, the cap would heavily impact sports with high international representation, including:

– Tennis

– Swimming & Diving

– Golf

– Track & Field / Cross Country

– Soccer

– Rowing