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House Advances SCORE Act: NCAA Gains Antitrust Shield

7/16/2025

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In a closely contested vote of 12-11, a House subcommittee has moved forward with the "SCORE Act" (H.R. 4312), which would shield the NCAA from antitrust laws and override state regulations on student-athlete compensation. While proponents claim it promotes fairness in college sports, critics fear it could deepen existing inequalities among institutions.

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In a closely contested vote of 12-11, a House subcommittee has moved forward with the "SCORE Act" (H.R. 4312), which would shield the NCAA from antitrust laws and override state regulations on student-athlete compensation. While proponents claim it promotes fairness in college sports, critics fear it could deepen existing inequalities among institutions.