The legislation is currently facing headwinds in the House after the advocacy group Saving College Sports warned that UNC, Florida State, Miami, and Clemson might block the bill. These universities have pushed for a conference cap increase from 20 to 22 schools and a sunset provision to allow them to leave the ACC immediately. The Act previously passed the Senate with 77 votes, and industry advocates are pressuring House leaders to enact the law before the midterms.
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UNC Backs Protect College Sports Act After Membership Dispute
Sports11 days ago
The University of North Carolina maintains that federal efforts to preserve college athletics should be independent of disagreements over the specific membership of athletic conferences. In a recent statement, the university re-emphasized its support for the Protect College Sports Act, attempting to distance itself from ongoing disputes regarding how Congress regulates the makeup of sports conferences.
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