Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell unveil bipartisan college athletics bill amid NIL chaos, lawsuits, 'Lane Kiffin Rule'

Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell introduced the bipartisan 'Protect College Sports' Act to address chaos in college athletics, including NIL payments, transfer portal issues, and eligibility lawsuits. The bill incorporates elements from the failed SCORE Act and Trump's presidential committee recommendations, aiming to restore competitive balance and educational ties in college sports.