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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the organization that regulates college sports, is taking some heat from members of Congress.

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The House is considering legislation, called the NCAA Accountability Act, that would require member colleges to guarantee that players’ multi-year scholarships aren’t dropped if they get injured.

The measure would also require that students athletes have a way to appeal violations before punishments are given out.

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