WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement following the Protect College Sports Act passing the U.S. Senate as amended by a 77-22 vote. Cassidy secured two amendments to strengthen the legislation by protecting student athletes.
“College sports is in desperate need for stability. This legislation sets student-athletes up for success,” said Dr. Cassidy. “I appreciate my colleagues’ work and look forward to seeing this bill signed into law.”
Specifically, Cassidy’s amendments require full-time enrollment and progress toward a degree and direct the Commission on the Future of College Athletics to study non-cash compensation models.
Background:
As Chairman, Cassidy is leading efforts to bring student-athletes and institutions stability so they can better navigate this new era of college sports. Cassidy led a hearing and a roundtable discussion on reforming college athletics. He also penned a op-ed detailing how Congress can fix college sports, so students are protected from exploitation and are set up for success.
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