Trump stumps for Protect College Sports Act at Texas-Tennessee game: 'Bipartisanship for the first time in a while'
President Donald Trump vouched for the Protect College Sports Act while attending the University of Texas versus University of Tennessee college football game on Saturday, saying he thinks House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) can ensure its success in the lower chamber.
TL;DR
- President Donald Trump endorsed the Protect College Sports Act.
- Trump believes House Speaker Mike Johnson can ensure the bill's success in the House.
- The bipartisan bill, introduced by Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, seeks federal regulation of college sports.
- Key provisions include regulating name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, transfer policies, and revenue sharing.
- The act proposes a revenue-sharing cap of $48.8 million per school, a one-time transfer standard, a five-year eligibility window, and health coverage for athletes.
- Major industry players, like the SEC, have expressed support for the bill.