Congress Delays SCORE Act Over College-Athlete Compensation Vote
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WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders pulled Wednesday’s vote on the SCORE Act, a bill that would set a national framework for college-athlete compensation, bar athletes from being classified as employees and grant antitrust protections to the NCAA and conferences. Sponsors include GOP Rep. Gus Bilirakis and Democratic Reps. Janelle Bynum and Shomari Figures; House Republicans co-sponsored. Supporters say the measure codifies rules from last year’s settlement, but a procedural vote this week nearly failed and leaders postponed action as members sought more information. House leadership said it may return to the measure. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Last year: Multibillion-dollar settlement broadened student-athlete compensation rules.
- 2. Over the summer: The SCORE Act appeared likely to advance but encountered obstacles.
- 3. Earlier this week: A procedural vote to advance the bill nearly failed in the House.
- 4. Wednesday: House GOP leadership pulled the SCORE Act from the floor schedule.
- 5. Thursday: House leaders said members had questions and postponed action while seeking coalition support.
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