Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua addresses college sports issues in Congress

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua spoke before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on June 3 regarding the Protect College Sports Act. In his remarks, he highlighted an 'existential crisis' in college athletics and called for immediate legislative action to protect athletic departments. Bevacqua emphasized the need to maintain opportunities for young athletes and protect women's and Olympic sports from potential cuts. He also advocated for common-sense rules to mitigate predatory practices affecting athletes and institutions. The bill includes provisions to strengthen enforcement capabilities and stabilize collegiate sports management. Bevacqua's prior engagement with Congress emphasizes the urgency of these issues as the of college athletics evolves.

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