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Senate hearing for NIL on June 9th
https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/6/n...nil-rights
Quote:WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled “NCAA Athlete NIL Rights” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The hearing will address federal legislative proposals to enable athletes participating in collegiate sports to monetize their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”); improve athlete health care; and enhance scholarship protections and academic outcomes, among others. The hearing will also review recent changes in state laws around NIL.
Witnesses:
Mr. Mark Few, Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, Gonzaga University
Dr. Mark Emmert, President, NCAA
Mr. Rod Gilmore, College Football Analyst, ESPN
Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, President, Howard University, and Chair, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference’s Presidents and Chancellors
Mr. Michael McCann, Professor of Law and Sports and Entertainment Law Institute Director, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law
Mr. Matthew J. Mitten, Professor of Law and Executive Director, Marquette University Law School
*Witness list subject to change
Hearing Details:
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
10:00 a.m. EDT
Full Committee (Hybrid)
SD-G50
This hearing will take place in the Dirksen Senate Office Building G50. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on http://www.commerce.senate.gov.
Due to current limited access to the Capitol complex, the general public is encouraged to view this hearing via the live stream. Social distancing is now lifted for vaccinated members of the press who wish to attend.
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