NCAA President Charlie Baker faced questions from lawmakers about the allocation of funds in college sports, particularly regarding the distribution of money to male athletes. The issue of transgender athletes also arose, with lawmakers pressing Baker to commit to meeting with women athletes on the matter. The hearing also touched on the complexities of the transgender athlete issue, with some lawmakers emphasizing the importance of biological differences between male and female athletes. The hearing took place as part of the House Commerce Subcommittee's discussion on NIL rights for student athletes.
Biological men do not belong in women’s sports! I’m honored to have been able to highlight the bravery of these female athletes and bring this issue straight to the @NCAA President @CharlieBakerMA https://t.co/sTKS3mmQpU
“Without single-sex competition, there can be no equal athletic opportunity” @Riley_Gaines_ has it right, we must fight for women’s sports! It’s time the @NCAA takes this situation seriously and does the right thing.
.@Kat_Cammack speaks truth about the biological differences between male and female athletes: “It is not complicated. It is DNA. There are physiological differences, and let’s follow the science.” https://t.co/gsFby8gSMB
Thankful @keke_tholl & @UMCoachHutch could join us yesterday. Hearing Keke’s thoughts & lived experiences as a female athlete will be critical to moving forward with meaningful federal NIL legislation that ensures all college athletes are heard, protected, & prioritized. https://t.co/FkTBRTJLhV
In today's @HouseCommerce hearing about NIL and protecting student athletes, Rep. Cammack asked NCAA President Charlie Baker about protecting women athletes. "It's not difficult, it's not complicated, it's DNA," Rep. Cammack said. https://t.co/aDg8KosbkX
On the heels of today's NIL hearing on the Hill, @JusticeATR has joined the State AG case challenging NCAA transfer rules. Thrilled to see the weight of the US government being added to this case. https://t.co/yewUMUWuIL
In questions from Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) about transgender athletes, NCAA president Charlie Baker calls the issue "complicated and challenging." Cammack interrupts: “It’s not difficult or complicated. It’s DNA. Let’s follow the science.” A reminder: this is an "NIL" hearing.
Female athletes seeking a fair playing field and safe conditions deserve to have their voices heard. I’m pleased to be able to bring attention to this very important issue during today’s @HouseCommerce's Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee hearing. Biological men have… https://t.co/bKnYT4MQ0q
Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) asked NCAA President Charlie Baker about the trans-athlete issue. Lesko then asked Baker if he'd commit to meeting with women athletes about it. Baker: “Sure.”
Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) is now asking NCAA President Charlie Baker about the trans-athlete issues. Lesko asks if Baker if he'd meet with women athletes about this. Baker: “Sure.”
Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) is now questioning NCAA president Charlie Baker on the trans-athlete issue. Will he commit to meeting with women athletes about this, she asks. “Sure,” Baker said.
Charlie Baker says the NCAA has little oversight over agents. In allowing NIL, @NCAA literally made it possible for athletes to have NIL marketing agents.
NCAA President Charlie Baker: "People don't know that much that's going on with collectives, but it's pretty clear that 90%-plus of the money collectives are spending are going to men." Added allowing the purchase of NIL rights is a better alternative than employment.