The NFL, NFL Players Association and National Basketball Players Association sent statements to Congress on Tuesday expressing support for the Protect College Sports Act.
The organizations lauded specific provisions included in the proposed legislation, while also encouraging further negotiations as lawmakers continue to consider the bill.
The statements add prominent professional sports voices to the ongoing discussion around the future structure of college athletics. The Protect College Sports Act is part of a broader legislative debate over how college sports should be governed and regulated.
While the groups indicated support for the bill, their statements also emphasized the need for continued dialogue during the legislative process.