The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the SCORE Act, a bill aiming to regulate college athlete compensation. The bill, supported by Republicans but opposed by Democrats and several attorneys general, would standardize name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules and grant antitrust protections to the NCAA. Critics argue it favors powerful conferences, while supporters believe it ensures college sports' future. Senate passage is uncertain, requiring 60 votes, and President Trump may also intervene with a commission or executive order.

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