When we talked about the NIL bill offered by senators Tuberville and Manchin, we didn’t realize that were were other bills introduced as well. One was introduced by Corey Booker, Richard Blumenthal and Jerry Moran. The other was introduced by Ted Cruz.
His bill is probably closer to what the NCAA would prefer. It would make clear that student-athlete are not to be considered employees: “Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal or State law, a student-athlete shall not be considered an employee of an institution, conference, or interstate intercollegiate athletic association for purposes of (or as a basis for imposing liability on or awarding damages or other monetary relief under) any Federal or State law based on the student-athlete’s participation in, or status as a member of, any varsity sports team.