1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

I'm writing to urge you to vote NO on the Protect College Sports Act. As a concerned constituent, I believe this legislation prioritizes the financial interests of colleges and the NCAA over the student athletes themselves. The bill would grant the NCAA a federal antitrust exemption, effectively shielding them from competition law while simultaneously capping how much schools can pay their athletes. This is fundamentally unfair to young men and women who generate hundreds of millions in revenue each year but receive little beyond scholarships. The idea of "stability" sounds appealing until you recognize what's being sacrificed. These caps would lock in lower compensation levels, preventing athletes from negotiating fair market value for their talent. Meanwhile, coaches continue receiving record-breaking salaries and athletic departments spend freely on facilities. We're asking student athletes to accept less while everyone around them profits more. I also worry about concentrating too much power in the NCAA's hands. A federal antitrust exemption removes accountability mechanisms that currently keep the organization somewhat in check. History shows that when powerful organizations face fewer consequences for restricting worker compensation, workers suffer. College athletics is at a crossroads. We can choose a path that empowers athletes with real earning potential and freedom to choose their school, or we can cement an outdated system that serves institutional interests first. Please stand with student athletes rather than entrenched administrators. Vote no on the Protect College Sports Act. Thank you for your time and consideration.