Senate advances Protect College Sports Act with bipartisan support
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:12 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Senate voted 77-22 to advance the Protect College Sports Act on September 14, 2026. This legislation aims to create a standardized framework for college athletics, addressing issues like NIL deals and athlete compensation. The bill will next undergo procedural steps before moving to the House for consideration, which is not set to convene until after the midterm elections. Some Senate members have expressed concerns, including opposition from all four Black Democrats who argue the bill limits athlete rights.
- •The Senate passed the bill with a bipartisan 77-22 vote.
- •Legislation focuses on NIL deals, athlete compensation, and transfer processes.
- •Opposition exists from some Senate Democrats and organizations like the NAACP.
- •House approval is pending, likely not occurring until November.
- 6:12 AMYahoo Sports — The Senate is one step closer to rewriting the rules for college sports
"After years of debate over student-athlete eligibility and school transfers, lawmakers are trying to put college sports under one national rulebook.
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