To prohibit vulture investors from investing in youth sports, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-05-13

The proposal would prevent investment firms known as "vulture investors" from buying stakes in youth sports organizations and leagues. These types of investors typically purchase struggling companies or organizations with the goal of making quick profits, often by cutting costs or raising prices, which could harm youth athletes' access to affordable sports programs. The bill aims to protect young people's ability to participate in sports by keeping these profit-focused investors out of youth athletic organizations.