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Senate Passes College Sports Regulation Bill

The Senate passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act with a 77-22 vote, aiming to regulate NIL payments and athlete transfers in college sports.

The Protect College Sports Act represents Congress's strongest effort to bring order to an industry disrupted by skyrocketing athlete payments and frequent transfers. The bill would grant the NCAA new authority over NIL regulations and transfer rules while providing limited antitrust protections to enforce these policies. solvita.blog

Despite the overwhelming bipartisan support, critics argue the legislation does not go far enough in addressing the challenges facing college athletics. The bill now moves to the House for consideration.