Senate passes ‘Protect College Sports Act’ with sweeping bipartisan vote
The 77-22 vote would set national NIL rules, cap school payments at $21.5 million and give the NCAA limited antitrust protection.
- 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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