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NIL Bill Advocates See Goal Line in Sight After Recess
The measure would set national NIL rules and block superconferences, but senators said more time was needed after resistance mounted.
- The Senate punted the Protect College Sports Act to September after failing to pass the measure before the August recess. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, led efforts to regulate name, image and likeness deals for college athletes.
- GOP leadership attempted to expedite the bill via a Senate 'hotline,' but faced significant resistance from skeptics. Aides described conditions as 'fluid' and 'moving target' as bipartisan concerns prevented a final vote before adjournment.
- To secure backing from the Big Ten and SEC, negotiators created a $27.5 million pool—including $22.5 million for retention and up to $5 million for women's sports. The bill targets an NIL system that has funneled more than $355 million to athletes.
- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., demanded language prohibiting "biological men from competing in women's collegiate sports," while the NAACP urged the Senate to pause the bill until it addresses athlete concerns.
- President Donald Trump remains a vocal supporter, having urged senators to pass the bill before recess. Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed lawmakers will address the legislation when the chamber returns in September after Labor Day.
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NIL bill advocates see goal line in sight after recess
After 16 wild hours that ended with a bipartisan college sports bill being punted in the middle of the night, President Donald Trump’s involvement was not enough to trigger votes on legislation he would like to add to his midterms and legacy sales pitches. As senators and senior aides bickered and postured all day and […]
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