Findings

Congress finds the following: (1) The practice of sports betting, including proposition bets involving the performance of student athletes, constitutes a substantial part of interstate commerce. (2) Sports betting activities are conducted across State lines by various means, including online platforms and physical betting establishments, that involve participants from multiple States. (3) The economic impact of sports betting on intercollegiate sports extends beyond State borders and affects the national economy, including through revenue relating to advertising, broadcasting rights, and other commercial activities linked to intercollegiate sports. (4) Ensuring the welfare of student athletes is a national concern and regulation of betting practices, particularly those involving the performance of student athletes, is essential to safeguard the integrity, well-being, and educational environments of such athletes. (5) The Federal Government has the authority under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution to regulate interstate commerce and, given the interstate nature of sports betting, Federal regulation is warranted to maintain consistent standards and protect the interests of student athletes.