House leaders canceled a vote Wednesday on a bill that would create a national framework for college athletes to receive compensation for their name, image and likeness, known as NIL deals.
The measure had been teed up for a floor debate and vote Wednesday afternoon but apparently did not have enough votes to pass after a handful of Freedom Caucus members aired concerns.
“The SCORE Act (college sports) is well-intended but falls short and is not ready for prime time,” Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, posted Wednesday ahead of the scheduled floor debate. “Why is Congress even involved?”
