Sec. 564. SERVICE ACADEMY PROFESSIONAL SPORTS PATHWAY REPORT AND LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL REQUIRED
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## SEC. 564 SERVICE ACADEMY PROFESSIONAL SPORTS PATHWAY REPORT AND LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL REQUIRED ###
(a)Legislative Proposal Not later than March 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report including the following elements: ####
(1)A legislative proposal that would— #####
(A)update and clarify the legislative framework related to the ability of Service Academy graduates to pursue employment as a professional athlete prior to serving at least 5 years on active duty; and #####
(B)retain the existing requirement that all Service Academy graduates must serve for 2 years on active duty before affiliating with the reserves to pursue employment as a professional athlete. ####
(2)A description of amendments to current law that would be necessary to implement the legislative proposal described under paragraph (1). ###
(b)Report Required **[**[10 U.S.C. 7448 note](/us/usc/t10/s7448)**]** Not later than March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the following information: ####
(1)The name, covered Armed Force, and sport of each Service Academy graduate released or deferred from active service in order to participate in professional sports. ####
(2)A description of the sports career progress of each participant, such as drafted, signed, released, or returned to service in a covered Armed Force. ####
(3)A summary by participant of marketing strategy and recruiting related activities conducted. ####
(4)A description by participant of the assessments conducted by the military services to determine the recruiting value associated with approved releases from active duty. ####
(5)The current status of each participant, including, as appropriate, affiliated franchise. ###
(c)Definitions In this section: ####
(1)The term “covered Armed Force” means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force. ####
(2)The term “Service Academy” has the meaning given such term in section 347 of title 10, United States Code.
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SERVICE ACADEMY PROFESSIONAL SPORTS PATHWAY REPORT AND LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL REQUIRED
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