CMT Hearing: Winning Off the Field: Legislative Proposal to Stabilize NIL and College Athletics

Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection

2025-06-12

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will come to order.  The chairman recognizes himself for five minutes for an opening statement.  Good morning, everyone, and welcome to our legislative hearing on name, image, likeness in college athletics.  I want to thank our witnesses for being here today.  Your experience and insight are critical as we navigate what is arguably one of the most transformative moments in the history of college sports.   In recent years, we've seen a dramatic shift in college athletes engaging in their sports, their schools, and their personal brands.  The recent House versus NCAA settlement represents more than just a court decision.  It marks a fundamental change in how college athletics will operate going forward.   The timing couldn't be more appropriate for legislative action, in my opinion.  That's why I'm leading the SCORE Act, the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act, a comprehensive common sense discussion draft that reflects months of dialogue with student athletes, athletic directors, conference leaders, and the NCAA.   This is not just another proposal.  It's a targeted solution designed to bring predictability, fairness, and long-term balance to a system that has rapidly evolved without structure.  The SCORE Act is built around three core principles.  Clarity, by establishing a national standard that replaces the current patchwork of state laws.   Stability by setting reasonable guardrails around the transfer portal and NIL deals to protect both athletes and programs.