Congress Proposes Major Reforms in College Sports Compensation
A series of significant legislative efforts are underway in Congress aimed at reimagining the financial landscape of college sports. A bipartisan group of House members has introduced several bills, including the SCORE Act, which seeks to establish a national framework for student athlete compensation and bar the use of student fees to fund college sports programs. Notably, the proposed legislation could nationalize standards for how student athletes are paid. The House Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and Judiciary Committees are joining forces to advance this bipartisan initiative. With increasing momentum, the prospect of a federal law regulating college sports compensation is becoming more tangible, raising hopes for athletes who have long advocated for fair pay.
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