College sports bill doesn’t get vote, but does get spot on the Senate’s September calendar
Summary
The Senate delayed a vote on the Protect College Sports Act but added it to the calendar for September. The bill aims to regulate spending in college sports related to paying players through endorsement deals known as "name, image, likeness" (NIL) agreements.Key Facts
- The Protect College Sports Act did not get voted on during a recent Senate session.
- The bill was placed on the Senate’s September calendar for future consideration.
- It seeks to control rising costs in college sports caused by NIL deals, where players get paid for endorsements.
- The bill faced opposition from some major college sports conferences and certain senators.
- The Congressional Black Caucus and AFL-CIO also opposed the bill.
- Amendments unrelated to the bill’s main topic complicated its progress.
- If passed in the Senate, the bill will still need to be approved by the House, where support is uncertain.
- The bill would expand the allowable shared revenue from $21.3 million to $48.8 million for college athletic programs.
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