Senate passes Protect College Sports Act with decisive vote
The Protect College Sports Act, which would set national rules for NIL deals, the transfer portal and more, was passed by the Senate on Monday night.
TL;DR
- The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act with a 77-22 vote.
- The bill establishes national rules for college athletics, including NIL deals, athlete compensation, recruiting, eligibility, and the transfer portal.
- President Trump has urged Congress to pass the bill before their summer recess.
- The bill provides the NCAA with greater antitrust legal protections and a uniform framework for college athletics.
- Senator Ted Cruz stated that federal antitrust laws previously "screwed up" college sports rules.
- Opponents, like Senator Chris Murphy, argue the bill removes bargaining power from athletes.
- An amendment was filed to prevent the bill from overriding state laws regarding biological men competing in women's sports.