The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) jointly endorse a recently introduced Senate bill aimed at reforming college sports, according to a letter obtained by the Associated Press. In the letter, the unions praise efforts by leaders of the Senate Commerce Committee who are advancing the legislation. They state they support key provisions intended to protect college athletes, including guarantees related to athletes’ Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights. The unions also cite provisions they say would ensure access to medical and healthcare benefits for college athletes. The letter urges ongoing stakeholder engagement and further negotiations as the bill progresses through Congress. It is addressed to Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington. While the reports focus on the unions’ stated support for specific elements of the bill, they do not provide additional details on other provisions or the bill’s full legislative text. The articles describe the unions’ position as supportive of the legislation’s goal of better protecting and empowering athletes.