NCAA president urges support for Protect College Sports Act amid Senate impasse
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
On July 30, NCAA president Charlie Baker called on college sports leaders and senators to support the Protect College Sports Act, which is currently stalled in the Senate. Baker emphasized the need for legislative intervention to provide benefits for student-athletes and stabilize college athletics. Discussions among leaders from the Power Four conferences, including the Big Ten and SEC, continue as amendments to the bill are reviewed. The deadline for a Senate vote approaches before Congress's summer recess begins on August 7.
- •The Protect College Sports Act is stalled in the Senate.
- •Charlie Baker calls for immediate support for the bill.
- •Discussions among Power Four conference leaders are ongoing.
- •The Senate recess begins on August 7, intensifying urgency.
- •Major concessions are still under review by the Big Ten and SEC.
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — NCAA president Charlie Baker on Protect College Sports Act: 'Support this bill now'
"NCAA president Charlie Baker released a statement on Thursday regarding the Protect College Sports Act, as it remains in a standstill in the Senate.
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