Summary
The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act with a 77-22 vote. The bill sets national rules for college sports, including athlete compensation, transfer rules, and conference changes, but still needs approval from the House.
Key Facts
- The bill passed in the Senate with strong bipartisan support (77 votes for, 22 against).
- It allows the NCAA to create and enforce uniform rules for transfers and pay-for-play deals.
- Student athletes get five years of eligibility and one free transfer under the new rules.
- Schools can share up to about $50 million in revenue with current players.
- It limits how long a school must stay independent before joining another major conference from five years to three years.
- The bill protects ongoing lawsuits and aims to stop the creation of a super league.
- President Donald Trump supported the bill, which helped gain Republican backing.
- The bill still faces challenges in the House, including opposition over adding restrictions on foreign athletes.
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