"An effort to regulate college sports backed by the NCAA, the U.S. Olympic organization and the White House has faltered in Congress, with opponents raising concerns over the wide-reaching power it gives the NCAA and its most powerful programs. House Republican leaders had planned to push the bill, known as the SCORE Act, to a final vote this week. But those plans were abruptly scrapped after a procedural vote to advance the bill earlier this week nearly failed."
"'There were a few members that had some questions and wanted to know more about the bill,' Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., said Thursday. 'So we're just going to take our time with it to make sure we can get the coalition finalized.' It's only the latest delay for a bill that had appeared headed for passage over the summer before repeatedly hitting roadblocks. Scalise would not commit to bringing the bill back to the floor this year, saying the House has a 'busy agenda.'"
"The NCAA and Division I conferences portray the legislation as codifying the rules created by the multibillion-dollar lawsuit settlement that allows college players to be paid, providing clarity that supporters say is long-needed. On Tuesday, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee joined the White House in lending support to the bill. 'Urgent federal action is necessary to provide the stability, fairness and balance that will protect student-athletes and preserve collegiate athletic opportunities,' the White House said."
Legislation called the SCORE Act, supported by the NCAA, U.S. Olympic Committee and the White House, has stalled in Congress after a procedural vote nearly failed. House Republican leaders canceled plans for a final vote while Majority Leader Steve Scalise said some members had questions and leaders would take more time to build a coalition. The bill would codify rules from a multibillion-dollar settlement allowing college players to be paid and aims to provide clarity and stability. The proposal faces strong opposition from unions, athletes, several state attorneys general and House Democratic leaders, and some Republicans criticize its rushed timing.
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