S.Amdt. 6798

SA 6798. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to
amendment SA 6776 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Cruz (for himself, Ms.
Cantwell, Mr. Schmitt, and Mr. Coons)) to the bill S. 4668, to protect
the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for,
student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate
athletics,

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and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as
follows:

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following:
(c) Appointment and Term.--
(1) Appointment.--The Ombudsman shall be appointed by the
Secretary of Education after meaningful consultation with
relevant stakeholders, which shall include college
presidents, athletic directors, college coaches, and student
athletes, among others, representing geographically diverse
schools and schools of different size (including large
schools (more than $80,000,000 in athletics revenue), medium
schools (more than $50,000,000 but less than $80,000,000 in
athletics revenue), and small schools (less than $50,000,000
in athletics revenue)), from a diverse variety of sports and
different divisions (Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3).
(2) Term.--The Ombudsman shall be appointed for a term of 7
years and may serve not more than 2 full terms.
(d) Administration.--
(1) In general.--An intercollegiate athletic association
shall hire and provide salary, benefits, and administrative
expenses for an Ombudsman and support staff for the Office.
(2) Salary.--The Ombudsman shall receive an annual salary
of $197,200 per year, plus benefits.
(3) Budget.--The budget of the Ombudsman shall be not less
than $25,000,000 per year.
(e) Confidentiality.--
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