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New bill proposes limits on international athletes in college sports

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:46 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

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Summary

On September 15, U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg and Sen. Jon Husted introduced the "TEAM USA Act," which seeks to cap international athletes on college rosters at 20 percent. Despite bipartisan support and opposition, the Protect College Sports Act has yet to be voted on in the Senate. The proposed legislation would significantly impact teams like Illinois, where several sports currently exceed the proposed roster limits for international players. If passed, this act could reshape college athletics across the nation, potentially affecting recruitment strategies and team compositions.

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Key Details

•The TEAM USA Act caps international athletes at 20 percent per roster.
•Illinois teams in men's basketball, cross-country, and track exceed proposed limits.
•The Protect College Sports Act is still pending a Senate vote.
•The new bill reflects bipartisan interest in regulating college athletics.

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What they're saying

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Sep. 15—The Protect College Sports Act still hasn't come up for vote on the U.S. Senate floor, and it faces as much bipartisan opposition as the bipartisan support that launched it. That hasn't stopped the Senate from pushing for a floor vote or Congress to find another avenue to try and flex their legislative muscle on the college athletics landscape. Monday saw a new bill introduced from ...
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