Unelected Federal Bureaucrats Seek to Wedge their Way into High School & Collegiate sports
Lynne Taylor, educator, researcher, and author also known as The Common Core Diva joins Dr. Elaina George to discuss how the government in Washington D.C. is ushering in the Federalization of sports and how this will not only effect athletics but also education and the very social fabric of the American Republic.
PUBLISHED: October 25,2025
Supporting Evidence Showcasing the Federalization of Sports
Prepping the Field
- Federalization of Sports – Video Landing Page
- Prevent Common Core (ca. 2014)
- Former NFL Player Using Sports Background to influence Education
Gathering the Team
- U.S. Congressional Legislative Framework for Monetizing Student Athletes (House Bill 4312, 119th Congress 2025)
- Co-Sponsors of HB 4312
- Main Sponsor, Representative Gus Bilirakis (R, FL-12)
- Financial Influencers
- Lawmakers tangle over another college athletics legislative proposal, PoliticoPro (Paywall)
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The first attachment is a 100 page file that has major sports groups connected to college sports pushing for federal involvement.
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Why the most recent push? Supposedly this guy who has the Trump 2.0’s ear:
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The Congressional bill which carries out #4’s desires:
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/888/text
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Main sponsor: https://patryan.house.gov/
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The Senate bill version of HR 888: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/888/related-bills
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HR 888 has 5 cosponsors: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/888/cosponsors
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Ryan’s funding: https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/pat-ryan/summary?cid=N00041165
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From ‘trusted’ Common Core laced Aspen Institute, the agenda behind a federal grasp on sports:
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https://projectplay.org/world-sport-systems
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https://www.22zin.com/congress/a-birds-eye-view-of-congress-and-sports
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The SDGs and how they relate to sports:
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https://www.sportanddev.org/sport-and-development/sustainable-development-goals/sports-role-addressing-sdgs]
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https://www.un.org/en/footballforthegoals (AKA: soccer)
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Documents for the Record
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Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Markup of One Bill
July 15, 2025 -
Joint Statement of Support from the NCAA Division I, II, and III Student-Athlete
Advisory Committees, submitted by the Majority. -
Letter of support from the American Football Coaches Association to Chairman Bilirakis
and Ranking Member Schakowsky, submitted by the Majority and the Minority. -
Statement from the listed American/College/National/U.S. Coaches Associations,
submitted by the Majority. -
Article from the Athletic titled “Congress to propose NIL guidelines in new college sports
compensation bill,” submitted by the Majority. -
Article from Fox News titled “Sweeping bipartisan bill would nationalize standards for
student athlete pay,” submitted by the Majority. -
Letter from Rep. Baumgartner and Sen. Cantwell to Chairman Bilirakis and Ranking
Member Schakowsky, submitted by the Minority. -
Statement on the SCORE Act, submitted by the Minority.
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Memorandum from American Economic Liberties Project, submitted by the Minority.
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Document entitled “A Comprehensive Analysis of Federal College Sports Legislation, the
SCORE Act, Common Myths, the Future of Athletes’ Rights, and Policy
Recommendations,” submitted by the Minority. -
A letter from AFL-CIO Sports Council to Chairman Guthrie and Ranking Member
Pallone, submitted by the Minority. -
Letter from the National College Players Association to Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis
and Ranking Members Pallone and Schakowsky, submitted by the Minority. -
Statement from listed Professional/Major League Players Associations, submitted by the
Minority. -
Letter from Team USA Athletes’ Commission to Chairman Jordan and Ranking Member
Raskin, submitted by the Minority. -
Letter from Rep. Trahan and undersigned Members of Congress to Chairman Bilirakis,
submitted by the Minority.
Joint Statement of Support from the NCAA Division I, II, and III Student-Athlete Advisory Committees
Dear Members of Congress,
The NCAA Division I, II, and III SAACs strongly support the Student Compensation and
Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act (SCORE Act) as a critical step in protecting
student-athletes’ rights, opportunities, and well-being. This bill affirms what we know to be true regardless of division: student-athletes are students first…not employees.
We fully support the provision that preserves our non-employment status while still expanding access to NIL opportunities, agent representation, privacy protections, financial transparency, medical care, degree completion, and vital health, safety, and educational resources. By promoting fairness, ensuring consistent national standards, and prioritizing the holistic development of student-athletes, the SCORE Act reflects a modern, student-centered approach to college athletics.
We are proud to endorse this legislation on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of student-athletes we represent. Student-athletes have been waiting, now is your chance to stand with us and move this forward. “Division I student athletes need this legislation. The SCORE Act brings college athletics into the modern era while preserving its foundation—student-athletes. It recognizes the fast-changing realities we face and responds with protections that are long overdue. We are not employees; we are students first, and this bill reinforces that truth while giving us the tools to succeed in a complex new landscape. To compete, grow, and lead in today’s environment, we need clarity, consistency, and real support. The SCORE Act doesn’t just acknowledge that it delivers. This isn’t just timely it’s essential.”
– Meredith Page, DI SAAC Chair
“Division II student-athletes support the SCORE Act because it creates a clear, nationwide NIL standard that replaces the confusing patchwork of state laws. We strongly agree with its protection of our status as students, not employees, and we believe it preserves the integrity of college athletics by enabling the NCAA to uphold fair rules with appropriate antitrust protections. This bill reflects what we’ve consistently advocated for: clarity, consistency, and the ability to pursue academics and athletics at the highest level.”
– Avery Hellmuth, DII SAAC Chair
“In Division III, where athletic scholarships aren’t offered, student-athletes prioritize being fully involved students rather than being viewed as employees. We support the SCORE Act as it focuses on addressing the challenging NIL landscape, allows intercollegiate athletic associations to better monitor NIL deals, promotes health and safety for student-athletes, and, most importantly for Division III, it protects our amateur status. Division III institutions cannot
afford to have student-athletes as employees, nor do we view ourselves as such. This bill allows us to continue to be students first with a more stable NIL environment.”
– Lillian Case, DIII SAAC Chair
Sincerely,
Meredith Page, DI SAAC Chair
Avery Hellmuth, DII SAAC Chair
Lillian Case, DIII SAAC Chair
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About Lynne Taylor
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