College Sports Reform Bill
Senate Prepares to Vote on Major Overhaul of College Sports Regulations
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The Senate is poised to vote on the Protect College Sports Act, a major effort to establish federal rules for college athletics as name, image and likeness compensation reshapes the industry. The bill would set national NIL and revenue-sharing rules, generally limit athletes to one penalty-free transfer and five years of eligibility, regulate agents’ fees, and grant the NCAA an antitrust exemption that could support transfer restrictions; it would also make conference changes harder. Supporters say the measure could protect athletes and preserve women’s and Olympic sports, while critics object to capping athlete compensation and restricting athletes’ legal rights. If the Senate passes the bill, it would still need House approval, and conference leaders are developing a separate governance and compensation plan in case it fails.
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The bill would create an agent registry and cap agents’ fees at 5%.
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Power-conference leaders are discussing a separate plan that would adopt a $48.8 million revenue-sharing cap and more tightly limit NIL deals from school-affiliated entities.
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The proposal would prevent coaches who leave a team before its season ends from performing duties at another university.
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Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said the bill protects athletes and women’s and Olympic sports, while Sen. Tim Kaine objected that capping athlete pay while others profit from athletes’ labor and limiting their legal rights went too far.
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