Jim Phillips supports Protect College Sports Act as crucial legislation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips emphasized the importance of the Protect College Sports Act during his remarks at the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte. He described the bill, co-sponsored by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, as college sports' "last hope" for federal assistance. The legislation, after passing the commerce committee, is positioned for a Senate floor vote ahead of the August break. Phillips noted the need for collaboration among stakeholders to stabilize the college sports environment amidst ongoing discussions and potential changes to the bill. The support for this act is divided, with Big Ten and SEC commissioners expressing opposition to its current form.
- •Phillips calls the act college sports' 'last hope' for federal help.
- •The bill is set for a Senate vote before the August recess.
- •Support for the bill varies among college sports commissioners.
- •Negotiations regarding revisions to the bill are ongoing.
- •Collective bargaining discussions are being considered as a future option.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Jim Phillips calls Protect College Sports Act ‘last hope’ for help from Congress
"Jim Phillips addressed the ongoing talks about the Protect College Sports Act and called the bill the "last hope" for help from Congress.
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