HR 1316 · 110th Congress · Education

Protection of University Governance Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-03-05· Sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.(2007-06-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protection of University Governance Act of 2007 - Prohibits a nongovernmental entity that regulates intercollegiate sports from penalizing, or denying any benefit to, an institution of higher education by reason of the name, symbol, emblem, or mascot of the school's intercollegiate sports team. Makes an entity which violates such prohibition subject to injunction and liable to an aggrieved school for damages and legal fees.…

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Cosponsors (8)

1 Democrat7 Republicans
Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14]IL
Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10]IL
Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18]IL
Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1]VA
Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-19]IL
Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12]IL
Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5]LA
Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]IL