The Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve legislation aimed at stabilizing the collegiate sports landscape amid ongoing litigation over player eligibility and compensation rules. The bill's fate is uncertain in the House, with passage occurring in one of the final congressional actions before the legislative session ended.
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The outlook for the legislation, which seeks to stabilize the unsettled collegiate sports landscape, is uncertain in the House. It was one of the last congressional actions before the midterms.
The Senate passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act on Monday, voting 77 to 22 in favor of the sweeping overhaul of college athletics . Why it matters: It is a massive piece of legislation, setting national rules on everything from name, image and likeness compensation and the transfer portal to conference realignment and pooled media rights. Between the lines: The bill's path through the
I’m all for getting control of the portal and its incessant revolving door. And capping pay. It’s insane to pay students to play — not sustainable and turns students into pros. They get a free college education! But if nothing else, get control of coaching salaries and buyouts! That’s a no-brainer! The outlook for the legislation, which seeks to stabilize the unsettled collegiate sports landscape,