Congressman Anthony Gonzalez plans to propose a national law that would allow college athletes to make money from endorsement deals, according to ESPN.
Gonzalez, a former Ohio State wide receiver who now represents Ohio's 16th district as a Republican, told ESPN he thinks the federal government needs to act after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Fair Pay to Play Act into law on Monday.
Under the new law, which takes effect in 2023, college athletes in California can be compensated for the commerical use of their names, images and likeness. The law also allows college athletes to hire agents who can help them negotiate and secure commercial opportunities.