On April 3, 2026 President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order aimed at preserving the viability of college athletics, especially women’s and Olympic sports. The order cites rising debt at major programs and the loosening of eligibility, transfer, and NIL rules as threats to student‑athletes and university finances. It directs federal agencies that fund or grant to higher‑education institutions to assess compliance with existing intercollegiate athletic governing body rules on eligibility limits, transfers, revenue sharing, and improper financial activities. The order also calls for the governing bodies to update rules by August 1, 2026, including age‑based eligibility caps, transfer guidelines, medical care provisions, and limits on federal funding for NIL and coaching payments. The order requires agencies to develop guidance, collect compliance data, and, where needed, pursue legal action against state laws conflicting with national standards.
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