Saving College Sports

Executive Order July 29, 2025 Document 2025-14392

Summary

President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at preserving and expanding college sports, especially non-revenue and women's sports, in response to recent legal challenges that have disrupted traditional collegiate athletics. The order seeks to limit third-party pay-for-play payments to athletes and encourages colleges to maintain or increase scholarship opportunities, particularly for non-revenue sports, to ensure the continued educational and developmental benefits of college sports. This action could have significant legal and political implications as it involves federal intervention in collegiate athletics, potentially sparking debates over states' rights and the role of government in sports regulation.