Sen. Cruz Releases Discussion Draft of Bill to Codify NIL Rights For Athletes, Provide Legal Certainty for College Athletics

Statement

"For millions of fans who love and want to preserve college athletics, this is a critical moment. Name, image, and likeness deals present new opportunities for athletes, but they've also spurred a jumble of new state laws that tug at college sports' history and competitive balance.

This legislative draft is the product of diligent conversations with the NCAA, conferences, and universities across the country about how to best protect athlete NIL agreements, grant the legal certainty necessary for all parties, and give school and sport administrators the authority needed to govern for the benefit of the student body.

I'm confident that this legislative draft represents the best path forward to codifying NIL rights for student-athletes, providing national uniformity for college sports with as little government interference as possible, and preserving college sports as we know it. I welcome constructive feedback on this legislation and hope Congress will soon move forward on legislation that protects student athletes' rights and preserves the college experience so that fans can continue to root for their favorite schools for generations to come."

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