Republicans Introduce Legislation to Protect NCAA From Legal Challenges

A pair of GOP lawmakers on Wednesday introduced legislation to protect the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), college conferences and member schools amid ongoing legal challenges and allow them to continue regulating student-athletes’ compensation and other matters.

Republican Reps. Russell Fry (S.C.) and Barry Moore (Ala.) unveiled The Protect the Ball Act on Wednesday, which would “provide new benefits for student-athletes, establish and enforce rules, and comply with the law without the constant risk of costly litigation.”

The NCAA and Power Four conferences are currently considering the settlement of an antitrust lawsuit that could cost billions in damages for college athletes who were unable to profit from sponsorship and endorsement deals dating back to 2016, The Associated Press (AP) reported.

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