NFLPA and NBPA support Protect College Sports Act in Congress
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
On June 16, 2026, the NFL, NFLPA, and NBPA issued statements to Congress in favor of the Protect College Sports Act. They expressed praise for specific provisions within the bill while encouraging ongoing negotiations throughout the legislative process. This collective support from major sports organizations highlights the importance of regulatory reform in college sports.
- •NFL, NFLPA, and NBPA back Protect College Sports Act.
- •Statements sent to Congress on June 16, 2026.
- •Groups highlight specific provisions in the bill.
- •Encouragement for further negotiations noted.
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"The NFL, NFLPA and NBPA on Tuesday sent statements to Congress supporting the Protect College Sports Act and lauding specific provisions it includes while also encouraging further "negotiations" during the legislative process.
"The NFL, NFLPA and NBPA on Tuesday sent statements to Congress supporting the Protect College Sports Act and lauding specific provisions it includes while also encouraging further "negotiations" during the legislative process.
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External links- ESPNJun 16, 2026, 11:05 PMNFLPA, NBAPA tell Congress it backs college bill
The NFL, NFLPA and NBPA on Tuesday sent statements to Congress supporting the Protect College Sports Act and lauding specific provisions it includes while also encouraging further "negotiations" during the legislative process.
- ESPN NCAAMJun 16, 2026, 10:05 PMNFL, NBA tells Congress it backs new college bill
The NFL, NFLPA and NBPA on Tuesday sent statements to Congress supporting the Protect College Sports Act and lauding specific provisions it includes while also encouraging further "negotiations" during the legislative process.
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