Senate passes ‘Protect College Sports Act’ with sweeping bipartisan vote
- On Monday, the U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act in a 77-22 vote, aiming to regulate athlete compensation and transfer rules after years of industry "chaos."
- The legislation responds to a 2025 court settlement that reshaped college sports, leading to football roster payrolls exceeding $40 million and near-unrestricted transfers between schools.
- Under the bill, schools may share up to $21.5 million in revenue with players and provide an additional $27.5 million through a retention fund, while restricting transfers to one "free" move.
- Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz is urging House Speaker Mike Johnson to recall the House for a vote, describing potential passage as a major bipartisan achievement.
- Critics including Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy argue the bill fails to limit coaches' salaries or resolve whether athletes should be considered employees, leaving broader problems in college sports unaddressed.
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Senate passes Protect College Sports Act to regulate transfers, paying athletes
The Senate passed a sweeping college sports bill Monday to set national standards and protections for athletes after years of failed attempts to wrangle through comprehensive reform.
The Senate Passes Its College Sports Bill, Setting Up a House Fight
Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell were the lead co-sponsors of the Protect College Sports Act. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/AP)The NCAA and conferences scored a huge win in the Senate on Monday after spending more than five years — and a whole lot of money — pushing Congress to regulate college sports.The Protect College Sports Act passed 77-22, immediately moving the focus to whether it can pass the House next. Democrats. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)…
Senate passes 'Protect College Sports Act' that would rein in athlete payments and transfers
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Senate approves sweeping bill to regulate college sports, despite opposition from some Democrats
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Senate passes bill to regulate college sports NIL deals
The Senate passed a bill Monday night that aims to regulate college sports after several court cases in recent years dramatically overhauled NCAA rules and allowed student-athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness, known as NIL. The Protect College Sports Act passed 77-22 with broad bipartisan support. The legislation would establish a […]
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