Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell Introduce Sweeping College Sports Reform Bill

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Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell Introduce Sweeping College Sports Reform Bill

Sens. Cruz and Cantwell introduced bipartisan legislation proposing sweeping college sports reforms, including a one-time transfer limit, five-year athlete eligibility, and a ban on professional players, including international pros, competing in college athletics. The bill also includes a “Lane Kiffin rule” preventing coaches from leaving before a season ends, caps agent fees at 5%, and expands enforcement over compensation and transfer rules.

By Samnur Reza

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