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The U.S. Senate voted Monday to advance a bill aimed at creating a national regulatory framework for name, image and likeness (NIL) deals in college athletics. The legislation seeks to standardize rules across states that currently have a patchwork of NIL regulations, addressing concerns from universities and athletes about inconsistent compensation rules. The bill's advancement marks a step toward federal oversight of a rapidly growing area of college sports finance that has reshaped recruiting and athlete compensation in recent years.