New Name, Image, Likeness Bill Seeks Rights for Players

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The first bipartisan name, image, likeness bill was introduced to Congress on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated, which obtained a copy of the bill, reported that the “player-friendly” bill was introduced by Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (R-Ohio) and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.), alongside three Republic and three Democrat cosponsors. The new bill, which states universities shouldn’t directly compensate athletes for their NIL, assigns the Federal Trade Commission to oversee and enforce NIL. ESPN reported that a 13-member commission would be created to study the issue and provide an annual report to Congress.

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