President Trump is intensifying pressure on Senate Republicans to remain in Washington during their scheduled August recess. The President’s stated goal is to force a vote on legislation aimed at reforming the rules governing how college athletes are recruited and compensated.

Currently, the proposed legislation is stalled in the Senate. While the President is advocating for a swift resolution to these issues, the path forward remains unclear due to internal party disagreements regarding the scope and implementation of the reforms. The Hill reports that the President views this as a priority, though it is not yet clear if Senate leadership will comply with the request to cancel or shorten the recess period. The legislative process has been complicated by differing views among GOP senators on how to best regulate the collegiate sports landscape, which has seen significant changes following recent legal and policy shifts regarding athlete compensation.