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Divided House Advances Controversial College Athlete Compensation Bill

7/25/2025

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The SCORE Act, a pivotal bill for college athlete compensation, has moved forward in two House committees, passing strictly along party lines. While it seeks to regulate NIL deals and exempt the NCAA from antitrust laws, concerns linger about its effects on non-revenue sports and the rights of athletes, sparking a heated debate.

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The SCORE Act, a pivotal bill for college athlete compensation, has moved forward in two House committees, passing strictly along party lines. While it seeks to regulate NIL deals and exempt the NCAA from antitrust laws, concerns linger about its effects on non-revenue sports and the rights of athletes, sparking a heated debate.