Protect College Sports Act unlikely to advance before summer recess
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:46 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated the Protect College Sports Act will likely not be voted on before the summer recess, which starts on August 8. The bipartisan legislation, introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell in May, addresses various college sports issues, including eligibility rules and player compensation. While the bill has support from the NCAA and multiple Division I conferences, it faces opposition from the Big Ten and SEC regarding spending limits and expansion restrictions. Despite ongoing negotiations, insufficient support exists for a vote in the next two weeks.
- •Bill introduced by Cruz and Cantwell addresses college sports regulations.
- •It has support from NCAA and several Division I conferences.
- •Big Ten and SEC officials are negotiating modifications to the bill.
- •Senators need 60 votes for passage, but lack robust support.
- •Senate session ends in two weeks before summer recess.
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Protect College Sports Act unlikely to be voted on before summer recess
"Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters Thursday the Protect College Sports Act is not likely to reach the floor for a vote before the session ends in two weeks. The bipartisan bill introduced in May by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) addresses a wide-range of issues in college sports, from eligibility and transfer rules to regulations for compensating players. The bill, which advanced out of committee last month, has drawn support from the NCAA and many Division I
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