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Cruz, Coaching Legends Make Pitch for NIL Bill on Cusp of Votes
The measure would create the first federal college athletics rules and cap transfers as senators try to curb rising NIL costs and roster chaos.
- Senate advocates gathered Monday with legendary coaches and current athletes to shore up support for the bipartisan "Protect College Sports Act," which aims to establish the first federal framework governing college athletics.
- Describing the current landscape as the "Wild West," Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz cited federal antitrust laws that dismantled rules governing college athletics, while Commerce Committee ranking member Maria Cantwell noted skyrocketing NIL costs force institutions to divert research funds.
- University of Arkansas head men's basketball coach John Calipari said the bill "clears up about 75 to 80 percent of our issues," while American Football Coaches Association executive director Craig Bohl endorsed the measure, citing concern for preserving the collegiate experience.
- Internal hurdles include an amendment from Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley regarding transgender athletes and pressure from the AFL-CIO, which called the measure an effort to preserve institutional control at the expense of athlete rights.
- With a vote expected in the next 10 days, Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., predicts up to 20 Senate Democrats will ultimately support the bill, positioning the legislation for potential House passage before November's midterm elections.
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Cruz, coaching legends make pitch for NIL bill on cusp of votes
Senate advocates of a bipartisan college sports overhaul bill were joined by legendary coaches and current athletes Monday to try shoring up support for the legislation, which is expected on the chamber floor this month. “Some have asked why should Congress get in the middle of this? The answer is simple: because Congress screwed it […]
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On the afternoon of September 14th, Eastern Time, Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz will hold a press conference with college coaches and athletes to discuss the "Protecting College Athletic Act." NTD and The Epoch Times will provide live online coverage.
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