### House GOP Pulls College Sports Bill—Surprise, Surprise
So, the House GOP has decided to yank a college athletics bill—again. Apparently, it’s not just a one-time fluke. They just can’t seem to get the votes lined up. Who would have thought that reshaping college sports in the era of student-athlete compensation would be so controversial?
The bill, known as the SCORE Act, was supposed to be this big step forward, but it seems a faction of Republicans is throwing a wrench in the works. Even after some backroom deals with Rep. Chip Roy and others, the concerns just didn’t disappear. You know, because just changing a few words in a bill magically solves all problems.
Last week, GOP leadership had to face the harsh truth: the bill was in trouble. Reps. Scott Perry and Byron Donalds are still skeptical, and here’s a hot tip—when you need near-unanimity from your own party to pass anything, you’re probably in for a rough ride. Speaker Mike Johnson, ever the optimist, says he’ll talk to the doubters but seems to think he can still pull it off. Good luck with that!
Now, let’s not forget the Democrats, who were never on board. The Congressional Black Caucus just kicked this bill while it was down, coming out strongly against it and effectively throwing bipartisanship out the window. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has a press conference lined up with the NAACP President to really let loose against this legislation.
So, in summary, the bill is officially on ice thanks to a mix of GOP dissent and Democratic opposition. Who saw that coming? Maybe next time they’ll consider actual input from those who matter—like the student-athletes themselves. But hey, let’s not hold our breath on that one.
By Admin | Published: May 19, 2026 at 5:15 am
