President Donald Trump described the bill as a "really big deal" that will save both college sports and the institutions themselves. The legislation may be voted on during the lame duck session, although it remains uncertain whether the House will back the version passed by the Senate.
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Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act 77-22 to Limit Transfers
Sports22 days ago
The House of Representatives will consider a collegiate sports overhaul after the Nov. 3 election that caps athlete pay and curbs student-athlete movement between schools. The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act on September 29 with a 77-22 bipartisan vote, creating national standards for compensation related to name, image, and likeness (NIL). The legislation also limits players to 1 school transfer during their careers and includes a proposed amendment by Senator Kennedy to cap annual ticket price increases at 4%.
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