Executive Order 14400

Executive Order 14400
Long titleUrgent National Action to Save College Sports
Legislative history
  • Signed into law by President Donald Trump on April 3, 2026

Executive Order 14400, titled Urgent National Action to Save College Sports, is an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on April 3, 2026.[1][2] The order outlines federal policy measures relating to college athletics and directs relevant agencies to assess and implement actions concerning the governance and structure of collegiate sports.[3][4]

Background

The order calls for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to revise its rules, including measures to limit athlete transfers and impose conditions on name, image, and likeness (NIL) arrangements, with potential consequences for institutions that do not comply.[5] The order proposes changes to eligibility rules, including a five-year participation limit and restrictions on athlete transfers, while also directing federal agencies to ensure compliance by universities.[6]

References

  1. ^ Orders, Executive (2026-04-03). "Urgent National Action to Save College Sports". The White House. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
  2. ^ "GovInfo". www.govinfo.gov. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
  3. ^ Russo, Ralph D.; Williams, Justin (2026-04-05). "Trump signs new executive order on college sports: Will it change anything, and how soon?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
  4. ^ Lowenkron, Hadriana (2026-04-03). "Trump Signs College Sports Order Using Federal Funds as Leverage". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
  5. ^ Eddins, Russ (2026-04-06). "Trump signs executive order regarding college sports". The Daily Mississippian. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
  6. ^ "Trump threatens schools' federal funding in new order aimed at stabilizing college sports". Associated Press via CNN. 2026-04-03. Retrieved 2026-04-11.