Senator Schmitt Shares White House Endorsement of Bipartisan Protect College Sports Act

U.S. SENATE — Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration released its Statement of Administration Policy (SAP) in support of the Protect College Sports Act . The SAP follows weeks of intense negotiation in the Senate as Schmitt—alongside Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and the conferences—worked to produce comprehensive legislation to protect athletic opportunities for student-athletes and protect the uniquely American institution of collegiate sports. “Since the very beginning, I have been working closely with the Trump Administration and my Senate colleagues to get the Protect College Sports Act past the finish line. President Trump understands that financial instability and a messy regulatory patchwork have jeopardized the future of college sports—putting opportunities for tens of thousands of athletes at risk. It’s time to stabilize college sports and ensure women, Olympic, and non-revenue athletes can still compete. For months, I have been working with my colleagues in the Senate and the Trump administration, as well as conference leaders, to save college sports. I am grateful the Trump Administration is supporting the Protect College Sports Act to strengthen this uniquely American institution. Let’s get this done,” said Senator Schmitt. Senator Schmitt is an original co-sponsor of the Protect College Sports Act. In June, Schmitt discussed Congress’ role in saving college sports and cheered the bill’s passage out of the Senate Commerce Committee. Read more about Schmitt’s work to address the issues facing college sports HERE . ###