The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on March 26 to discuss how Congress can reform college athletics to better protect students and support their opportunities for success. The session, titled “Don’t Fumble Their Future: Positioning Student-Athletes for Success in School and Beyond,” will be led by Chairman Senator Bill Cassidy.
The upcoming hearing is part of ongoing efforts by the committee to address concerns about student-athletes’ well-being and future prospects. Last week, Cassidy led a roundtable with Senators Tommy Tuberville, Jon Husted, Chris Murphy, and expert panelists to gather input on these issues. Cassidy is also seeking feedback from stakeholders on potential legislative solutions.
The HELP Committee plays a significant role in shaping federal policy related to public health, education, workforce issues, and retirement programs with the aim of protecting health and supporting worker rights, according to the official website. In the current Congress, Cassidy serves as chair of the committee as reported by the official website.
The committee has broad influence over federal regulations affecting health and education across the United States according to its official website. It also provides oversight of federal laws and agencies in health and labor sectors, serving as a key body for policy decisions according to the official website. Additionally, it oversees agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH), focusing on federal policy in health, education, and labor sectors according to information from its official website.
Members of the press who wish to attend are asked to RSVP through their respective press galleries. The hearing will take place at 10:00 AM Eastern Time at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building and will be available for live viewing online.
