Sec. 3. Covered Athletic Organization Commission

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There is established the Covered Athletic Organization Commission (in this section referred to as the Commission ), the purpose of which shall be to make recommendations— to Congress and covered athletic organizations, on the implementation of name, image, and likeness rules; to covered athletic organizations, on a process for certifying or recognizing credentialed athlete agents; and on the establishment of an independent dispute resolution process for disputes arising between a student athlete and a covered athletic organization or an institution of higher education.

The Commission shall consist of 13 members appointed from among the following: Representatives of institutions of higher education, including athletic directors and coaches. Individuals who are current or former student athletes and who advocate for the interests of student athletes. Administrators of covered athletic organizations. Professionals with expertise in sports marketing, contracting, and public relations. Individuals— with expertise in corporate governance; and who are not associated with a covered athletic organization or institution of higher education.

At least 2 individuals described in paragraph (1)(B) shall be appointed to the Commission. Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, 12 members of the Commission shall be appointed as follows: 3 members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. 3 members appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives. 3 members appointed by the majority leader of the Senate. 3 members appointed by the minority leader of the Senate. Not later than 60 days after the appointment of the initial 12 members of the Commission under paragraph (1), 1 member shall be appointed to the Commission by such members, upon agreement of 8 such members on the individual to be appointed.

If agreement on an individual to be appointed as a member of the Commission under subparagraph

(A)is not reached during the time period described in that subparagraph, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make the appointment of such member. The member appointed to the Commission under this paragraph shall be the chair of the Commission. To the extent practicable, the individuals making appointments under paragraphs

(1)and

(2)shall coordinate their appointments to ensure that the Commission reflects diversity with respect to gender, race, and sport of association, as applicable, and shall prioritize the appointment of members unaffiliated with a division or conference of a covered athletic organization. Meetings of the Commission shall be held at the call of the chair of the Commission. A meeting of the Commission may only be held if there is a quorum of at least 7 members, including not fewer than 2 members who are individuals described in subsection (b)(1)(B). Not later than 1 year after the Commission is constituted, and annually thereafter during the subsequent 2-year period, the Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make available to the public, a report on the activities of the Commission that includes the recommendations made under subsection (a). The Commission shall terminate on the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Commission submits the final report required under subsection (e).