Bipartisan Senate Bill Proposes New Federal Oversight of College Athlete Compensation, Health
- Bipartisan senators introduced draft bill to establish national NIL rules and a new regulatory body called the College Athletics Corporation.
- The proposed corporation would oversee NIL deals, certify athlete representatives, and enforce athlete protections.
- Bill aims to increase transparency around school finances and endorsement contracts.
- Legislation would create medical trust fund to provide healthcare for current and former college athletes.
- NCAA leaders have urged Congress to pass federal law to preempt varied state NIL laws.