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HR8788119th CongressWALLET
Let Kids Play Act
Sponsored By: Representative Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]
Introduced
Summary
Bars “vulture investor” tactics in youth sports. The bill would create a federal framework that defines predatory practices, blocks certain investments and exclusive control, and sets rules for certification, divestiture, and remedies.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Protections for families in youth sports
If enacted, the bill would ban many investor practices that raise costs or restrict choices in youth sports. It would outlaw hidden "junk" fees, forced use of investor‑owned services, multi‑year noncancelable commitments of two or more seasons, 150‑mile bans on competing events, and other listed exploitative terms. It would also make it unlawful for firms designated as "vulture investors" to invest in youth sports. If harmed, an individual or class could sue and seek three times actual monetary losses, attorney fees, and a jury trial. Pre‑dispute arbitration clauses and group waivers would not be enforceable for claims under the Act.
FTC and state enforcement for youth sports
If enacted, the Federal Trade Commission would be able to enforce the bill using the same powers it has under the FTC Act. The bill would treat violations as FTC Act violations and allow agency orders and remedies. If enacted, a State attorney general could sue in federal court on behalf of residents harmed by violations and would keep state investigatory powers to gather evidence.
Who counts as a vulture investor
If enacted, the bill would define who is a "vulture investor." An investor could be labeled a vulture if it used covered "vulture practices" or if two or more companies it bought became insolvent or filed bankruptcy within five years of purchase. The bill would also define "covered firm" to mean private equity funds or companies they own or control. "Invest" would include owning or running operations, including informal or written control agreements.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]
PA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
WA • D
Sponsored 5/13/2026
Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
MN • D
Sponsored 5/13/2026
Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]
NY • D
Sponsored 5/13/2026
Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35]
TX • D
Sponsored 5/29/2026
Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12]
PA • D
Sponsored 5/29/2026
Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]
NJ • D
Sponsored 5/29/2026
Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
OR • D
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4]
OR • D
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22]
NY • D
Sponsored 6/15/2026
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
MI • D
Sponsored 6/18/2026
Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
CA • D
Sponsored 6/30/2026
Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7]
AZ • D
Sponsored 7/13/2026
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
NC • D
Sponsored 7/20/2026
Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6]
WA • D
Sponsored 8/6/2026
Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
ME • D
Sponsored 9/3/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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