WATCH LIVE: Senate meets after advancing College Sports Act
The U.S. Senate voted 74-24 to advance the College Sports Act, clearing a procedural hurdle that moves the bill closer to a final vote. The legislation aims to address systemic issues in collegiate athletics, including rising spending, frequent litigation, and regulations surrounding the transfer portal. Senators are continuing their session following the successful vote to end debate on the measure.
A bill that proposes to fix some of the biggest problems in college sports — spiraling spending, constant lawsuits and a transfer portal run amok — cleared a major hurdle Tuesday when the Senate voted 74-24 to halt debate and move the measure one step closer to a final up-or-down vote.
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