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HR6961Referred to Committee

USMMA Athletics Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-07
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Andrew R. Garbarino
Andrew R. Garbarino
Republican · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 94.8% (536 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/G000597

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Thomas R. Suozzi (D-NY-3)· 2026-03-03
  • Austin Scott (R-GA-8)· 2026-03-09
  • Addison P. McDowell (R-NC-6)· 2026-03-17

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

2026-01-07

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would make changes to how the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy handles its athletics programs and operations. The legislation likely aims to improve funding, facilities, or competitive opportunities for the academy's student-athletes while ensuring the school can continue training future merchant marine officers effectively.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Transportation and Public Works
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