Senate revises college sports NIL bill for conference support

The Senate Commerce Committee has circulated a revised Protect College Sports Act that includes a $25 million retention pool for college athletes, aimed at securing approval from Big Ten and SEC leaders ahead of an upcoming Senate vote. The bipartisan bill, led by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, attempts to address concerns from major conferences while regulating athlete compensation.

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