Source: Fox News
Summary
The Senate is considering a bill that would set limits on how much money colleges can pay athletes for their name, image, and likeness, as well as restrict transfers and set eligibility rules. A test vote is scheduled for Thursday, with over 70 senators supporting the measure. The bill could pass later in the week if there is a time agreement. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing for a bipartisan permitting reform bill, but it is not yet ready for a vote. A separate bill, the Ratepayer Protection Act, passed the House with overwhelming support but faces opposition in the Senate.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Senators prepare for a test vote on a college sports bill.
Majority Leader Thune pushes for a different bill, not yet ready.
Republicans want to pass the Ratepayer Protection Act before the midterms.
Democrats block the bill, leading to a political showdown.
Author: Evan Null
College Sports Bill Moves Forward
The Senate is moving forward with a bill that would change the rules around college sports. The bill sets a limit on how much money schools can pay athletes for their name, image, and likeness. It also limits transfers and sets eligibility standards. The bill has the support of more than 70 senators. A test vote is scheduled for Thursday. If there is a time agreement, the bill could pass later that day.
Senate Majority Leader Pushes for Other Legislation
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing for a bipartisan permitting reform bill. The bill would address data centers, drilling, and environmental concerns. However, the bill is not yet ready for a vote. Thune said the Senate is likely to stay in session next week. He also mentioned that the Senate is scheduled to stay in session anyway.
Ratepayer Protection Act Faces Opposition
The Ratepayer Protection Act passed the House with overwhelming support. The bill would help defray the cost of utilities for people living near data centers. However, the bill faces opposition in the Senate. Republicans want to pass the bill before the midterms. Democrats have blocked the bill, leading to a political dispute.
Republicans Want to Capitalize on the Issue
Republicans want to capitalize on the issue of the Ratepayer Protection Act. They believe it would be a good exclamation point before the recess. The bill has strong support in the House, with 417 votes in favor. However, Democrats have blocked the bill in the Senate. Republicans are trying to get Democrats on the record about the bill.
Democrats and Republicans Clash Over the Bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the Ratepayer Protection Act a “fraud.” He said the bill is voluntary and not mandatory. Schumer argued that the bill Democrats have is stronger and more necessary. Republicans are likely to use this statement in their campaigns. They may emphasize that Schumer called a bill with strong House support a “fraud.” This could help lift the GOP before the midterms.
