Congressional Bill Seeks to Shield NCAA from Legal Challenges

Proposed legislation aims to provide the NCAA and college conferences with legal protections amid ongoing athlete compensation disputes.

Reps. Russell Fry and Barry Moore introduce the Protect the BALL Act, offering legal safe harbor for the NCAA and its member institutions.
The bill aims to preemptively block litigation against the NCAA, focusing on compliance with amateurism and NIL rules.
Endorsed by university leaders, the bill is part of broader efforts to establish a national framework for athlete compensation.
Critics question the bill's exemption for the NCAA from legal scrutiny, despite past court rulings against the association.
The legislation arises as the NCAA faces potential settlements in high-profile antitrust lawsuits involving athlete pay.