House cancels vote on NIL SCORE Act after GOP defections
A planned House vote on the SCORE Act regulating college athletes’ name, image and likeness was canceled after several Republicans defected, despite backing from former President Trump and the bill being brought to the floor by Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Steve Scalise. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and other critics — who called it the "Lane Kiffin Protection Act" — say the bill would preempt state laws, bar athletes from being classified as employees, curb collective bargaining and strip legal rights, and note that organized labor and player associations oppose it; the measure also contains a revenue‑sharing provision tied to at least 22% of the average annual revenue of the 70 highest‑earning schools.
📌 Key Facts
- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries publicly questioned why Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Steve Scalise brought the SCORE Act to the floor, suggesting influence from LSU‑connected donors.
- Jeffries labeled the bill the 'Lane Kiffin Protection Act' and likened the halted vote on the measure to Lane Kiffin’s move to LSU amid the broader NIL debate.
- He argued the SCORE Act would preempt state laws, bar athletes from being classified as employees, curb collective bargaining rights, and strip athletes of certain legal protections.
- Jeffries said organized labor and players’ associations — including the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) — opposed the bill.
- The reported bill includes a revenue‑sharing provision pegged to at least 22% of the average annual revenue of the 70 highest‑earning schools.
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Rep Hakeem Jeffries questions SCORE Act motives, likens halted vote to Lane Kiffin’s LSU move amid NIL debate
New information:
- Hakeem Jeffries publicly questioned why Speaker Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise brought the SCORE Act to the floor and suggested influence from LSU‑connected donors.
- Jeffries labeled the bill the 'Lane Kiffin Protection Act,' criticizing the coach’s move to LSU amid the broader NIL debate.
- He argued the bill would preempt state laws, bar athletes from being classified as employees, curb collective bargaining, and remove athletes’ legal rights.
- Jeffries said organized labor and players’ associations, including the NFLPA, opposed the bill.
- Article cites a revenue‑sharing provision pegged to at least 22% of the average annual revenue of the 70 highest‑earning schools.