SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Continues to Push for Federal NIL Legislation

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has repeatedly called for federal action to establish uniform national rules around athlete name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights.
Sankey argues that the current patchwork of state laws creates confusion and inequities, harming college athletes.
He states that neither the NCAA, courts, states nor athletic conferences can fully resolve the complex NIL issues without Congress passing federal legislation.
The SEC and other Power Five commissioners have lobbied Congress for national NIL standards but so far seen little progress.
Sankey maintains the urgent need for congressional action to provide consistency and fairness in NIL rules for college athletes across the country.