Senate college sports bill authors plan talks with House

College sports bill making headway in US Senate but obstacles remain

Amare Thomas of the Houston Cougars gives a stiff arm to Tamarcus Cooley of the Louisiana State Tigers in the second half during the Kinder's Texas Bowl on Dec. 27, 2025 in Houston. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill to set national standards for college athletes’ compensation has cleared a major legislative hurdle but still faces roadblocks, including opposition from the largest college sports conferences, to beco…

Senate college sports bill authors plan talks with House

The authors of a Senate college sports bill say it’s time to bring House Republicans and Democrats into discussions, as the clock is ticking to get the measure to President Donald Trump’s desk before the long August recess. Senate Commerce Committee ranking member Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., said the push to advance the bill through the panel included “three corners,” referring to senators, White House officials and college athletics stakeholders. …