Even Playing Field Act

The Even Playing Field Act (S. 2288) aims to ensure that male and female athletes representing the United States in international amateur sports receive equal pay and support. The bill requires national governing bodies for amateur sports—such as those overseeing Olympic and Paralympic teams—to provide the same investment, promotional efforts, and working conditions to all athletes regardless of sex.

Under this legislation, these organizations would be required to submit regular reports to Congress detailing the compensation of athletes, coaches, and staff, broken down by race and gender. If an organization fails to meet these standards of equal treatment and pay equity, it could lose its official status as a national governing body. For citizens, this bill seeks to create a more transparent and equitable environment for American athletes competing on the world stage.