No Elite Athletes Using X-pro status to ensure Prioritizing Recruitment Of Student-athletes (NEAUX PROS) Act

Nothing in this Act, or the amendment made by this Act, shall be construed to—

(1) restrict the eligibility of an individual to be selected in, or to negotiate the terms of a potential contract arising from, a draft or other selection process conducted by a professional sports team, league, club, or organization;

(2) affect the eligibility of an individual to receive compensation for the use of the individual’s name, image, or likeness, except to the extent such compensation is paid pursuant to a professional sports contract as defined in section 3;

(3) limit the authority of a covered institution, or of an athletic association or conference of which a covered institution is a member, to adopt or enforce eligibility rules more restrictive than the requirements of this Act;

(4) create a private right of action against a covered institution, the Secretary, or any other person; or

(5) affect the availability of prosecution under any other applicable Federal criminal statute, including sections 201, 224, 1001, 1341, and 1343 of title 18, United States Code.