Antitrust the Process: Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act
The Senate has passed the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), adopting a measure that would give the NCAA its long-sought antitrust exemption while creating a uniform national standard for how college athletes can be paid and how long they can play. Late Monday night, following a series of amendment considerations, the Senate voted 77-22 to […]
The US Senate has passed the Protect College Sports Act. The bill, which was voted on 77-22, aims to give the National Collegiate Athletic Association an antitrust exemption and create a uniform national standard for college athlete compensation and eligibility.
The legislation, authored by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, would limit athletes to one transfer without penalty, standardize a five-year eligibility policy, and increase the revenue-sharing cap to nearly $50. It also proposes to create an agent registry with a maximum 5% fee and allow schools to pool their media rights.
The bill now moves to the House for consideration, although it is not expected to return to session until after the midterm elections in November. President Donald Trump has expressed support for the legislation, and Senator Cruz has expressed hope that it will be signed into law before November 3.
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