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Chris Murphy: “We are all still reading this bill, but its primary effect seems to be to limit the compensation of athletes while…”

On the recordMay 28, 2026
We are all still reading this bill, but its primary effect seems to be to limit the compensation of athletes while protecting the huge salaries of all the adults - coaches, ADs, sports industry executives - who are getting rich off the performance of the players.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Statement on the Protect College Sports Act

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