"Everybody's working hard."
"He also acknowledged there remained sticking points that still needed to be hammered out, including how to address whether "student athletes are the employees of the universities and colleges, or not, and the question of unionization.""
Cruz and Cantwell report that talks are progressing and aim to reach an agreement that eluded House efforts. The stakes are high for Cruz, who is considering a 2028 presidential bid and uses his Commerce Committee role to shape policy. Congress faces pressure from President Donald Trump and sports officials to set new limits on how athletes can be paid for their name, image, and likeness. Colleges and universities have lobbied for federal standards to avoid a patchwork of state laws. Cruz warns that the current approach is unsustainable and threatens scholarships and education. Majority Leader John Thune says sticking points remain, including whether student athletes are employees and whether unionization applies. House GOP leaders previously pursued the SCORE Act but withdrew it after failing to build sufficient support.
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