College sports bill holding up Senate’s path to August recess
Summary
Senate Republicans say that agreeing to move forward on the Protect College Sports Act is delaying other Senate business. This bill would create rules for paying and recruiting college athletes. The delay is affecting a government funding deal, an attorney general confirmation, and the start of the Senate’s five-week break.Key Facts
- The Protect College Sports Act is a bipartisan bill about college athlete compensation and recruiting rules.
- Senate Republicans say consent to advance this bill is holding up other Senate actions.
- The delay is affecting a broader government funding agreement.
- The confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general is also impacted.
- The Senate’s planned five-week recess in August is being delayed.
- Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) has spoken to GOP colleagues about the issue.
- The bill is related to college sports and NCAA regulations.
- The Senate needs unanimous consent to move forward on this bill.
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