“We applaud the leadership of Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis to bring much needed stability and clarity to the evolving college sports landscape. The SCORE Act addresses critical gaps in the current system by protecting NIL opportunities, providing medical and health coverage, establishing federal preemption of state law, and clarifying employee status. Most importantly, the bill codifies existing NCAA sports sponsorship requirements of Division 1 institutions to establish and maintain, as of July 1, 2027, at least 16 varsity sports teams. While broad-based sports programs continue to face unprecedented challenges, the SCORE Act represents an important step in ensuring a balanced and equitable path forward for all student-athletes.”

– American Volleyball Coaches Association, College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association, National Wrestling Coaches Association, and U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association.