WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Ranking Member issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement following the Protect College Sports Act passing the U.S. Senate as amended by a 77-22 vote. Cassidy secured two amendments to strengthen the legislation by protecting student athletes.
"College sports is in desperate need for stability. This legislation sets student-athletes up for success," said Dr. Cassidy. "I appreciate my colleagues' work and look forward to seeing this bill signed into law."
Specifically, Cassidy's amendments require full-time enrollment and pro...