(File Photo of Congressman Chris Deluzio)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Chris Deluzio and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at limiting the role of private equity firms in youth sports programs. 

The proposed “Let Kids Play Act” would prohibit private equity ownership in youth sports organizations, according to the lawmakers’ offices. 

U.S. Senator Cory Booker is co-leading the bill in the Senate. 

Supporters of the legislation said the measure is intended to address rising participation costs for youth sports programs.