'Protect College Sports': GOP celebrate 77-22 Senate vote as major NIL, transfer rule heads to House

By The Economic Times

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A heated debate erupted in the U.S. Senate over the future of college sports as lawmakers moved to pass the Protect College Sports Act by a bipartisan 77–22 vote. Senator Cory Booker sharply criticized the legislation, saying, 'This bill sells out college athletes,' while supporters argued the bill would bring greater stability and a national framework to college athletics. The legislation sets new rules around NIL compensation, athlete transfers and direct payments from schools, while also addressing non-revenue and Olympic sports. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives, where the debate over the future of college sports will continue. #TedCruz #CoryBooker #ProtectCollegeSportsAct #CollegeSports #NIL #NILDeals #StudentAthletes #CollegeAthletes #NCAA #Senate #USSenate #CollegeFootball #CollegeBasketball #TransferPortal #AthletePay ► Subscribe to The Economic Times for the latest video updates. It's free! - https://www.youtube.com/TheEconomicTimes?sub_confirmation=1 ► M

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