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The Senate advanced a college-sports reset. The fight is over who it protects.
The bill promises one national system for paying and transferring athletes. It also shields key NCAA rules from lawsuits.
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Where it stands
The 74-24 vote ended debate; it was not final passage. The bill still needs another Senate vote and agreement from the House.
What athletes get
Athletes gain a federal right to NIL money, contract rules, injury protection and stronger health safeguards.
The trade-off
Schools get more power to retain players, and some NCAA rules gain legal protection. Backers call that stability; critics call it less freedom for athletes.