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Senate Advances College Athlete Pay Bill | Lincoln News
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- Sep 16, 2026
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The Senate just passed a major bipartisan bill that could reshape how college athletes earn money through name, image, and likeness deals—74 votes in favor. Designed to bring national uniformity to a chaotic patchwork of state rules, the legislation also aims to protect the NCAA, limit eligibility to five years, and bar pro athletes from returning to college. But critics argue it falls short by not classifying athletes as employees, potentially weakening their bargaining power. Meanwhile, a similar House bill faces opposition from a congressional group aligned with the NAACP, concerned about political exploitation—especially in the South. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/09/15/repub/bill-to-set-rules-for-college-sports-clears-first-procedural-vote-in-us-senate/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b96ecf310c700b92 Report issues to [email protected].