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H.R. 3369: Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2003

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H.R. 3369: Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2003

108th Congress · introduced 2003-10-21 · Law · Latest: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 217 - 176 (Roll no. 445). (text: CR H7084-7085)

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2003-10-21 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 445 (2004): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, HR3369 (2004-09-14), Failed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 217 - 176 (Roll no. 445). (text: CR H7084-7085) (final step reached)
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2003

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2003 - Exempts a nonprofit athletic organization from liability for harm caused by an act or omission in the adoption of rules for sanctioned or approved athletic competitions or practices if: (1) the organization was acting within the scope of its duties; (2) the organization was properly licensed, certified, or authorized for the competition or practice; and (3) the harm was not caused by the organization's willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, or reckless misconduct. States that this exemption shall not be construed to affect civil actions brought by nonprofit athletic organizations against their employees, agents, or volunteers. Makes exceptions where State law: (1) requires such an organization to adhere to risk management procedures, including mandatory training; (2) makes the organization liable for the acts or omissions of its employees, agents, and volunteers to the same extent as an employer is liable for its employees; and (3) makes a limitation of liability inapplicable if the civil action was brought by an officer of a State or local government. Preempts inconsistent State laws except for those that provide additional protections from liability relating to the rule-making activities of nonprofit athletic organizations.

Congressional Research Service summary (Reported to House without amendment), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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Official text

Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2003

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Reported to House without amendment)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3] · 17 cosponsors

Cost estimate: CBO cost estimate: H.R. 3369, Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2003 (2004-09-13); CBO cost estimate: H.R. 3369, Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2003 (2004-09-13)

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John R. Carter (R-TX)

Recorded votes

Words on this page, explained (3)
Authorization
A law that creates or continues a government program and says what it may do, often with a suggested spending ceiling. An authorization alone does not provide money; a separate appropriation does.
Exemption
A rule that removes certain people, property or activities from a tax or requirement.
Rulemaking
The process agencies use to write regulations that carry out laws passed by Congress or a legislature. Usually an agency publishes a proposed rule, takes public comments, then publishes a final rule.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong108-hr3369 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108