College Sports Regulation Bill Hits Roadblock in Congress

A bill aiming to regulate college sports, backed by big names like the NCAA, the U. S. Olympic organization, and the White House, has hit a snag in Congress. The SCORE Act, which was supposed to be a big deal, is now stuck because some lawmakers have concerns. They think it gives too much power to the NCAA and the top college sports programs. The plan was to vote on the bill this week, but that didn't happen. Instead, the vote to move the bill forward almost failed. This isn't the first time the bill has faced delays. It seemed like it was going to pass over the summer, but it kept running into problems. The NCAA and big college sports conferences say the bill is about making rules clear for paying college players. They argue that it's needed to protect athletes and keep college sports running smoothly. The White House even backed the bill, saying it's important for stability and fairness in college sports. But not everyone is on board. Unions, athletes, and even some state attorneys general are against the bill. They say it gives too much power to the NCAA and stops athletes from being seen as employees. Some lawmakers think the bill wasn't ready and that there are more important things to focus on right now. With all these issues, it's likely that Congress will put off voting on the bill until next year. There are other important things they need to deal with, like defense bills and healthcare. So, for now, the NCAA and big college sports conferences will have to wait to see if their bill will pass.