Senate Commerce Committee schedules markup for Protect College Sports Act
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:37 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Senate Commerce Committee has announced a markup for the Protect College Sports Act, set for June 18 at 10 a.m. ET. This legislative step, convened by committee chair Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and co-sponsored by a bipartisan group including Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), aims to advance the bill toward a potential floor vote. The announcement follows discussions between Cruz, Cantwell, and representatives from the Big Ten and SEC, who have expressed opposition to the bill's current form but remain open to further dialogue.
- •Markup scheduled for June 18 at 10 a.m. ET
- •Led by Sen. Ted Cruz and co-sponsored by multiple senators
- •Big Ten and SEC have voiced opposition to current legislation
- •Conversations with conferences are expected to continue
- 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Protect College Sports Act: Senate Commerce Committee announces markup in next step for bill
"The Protect College Sports Act is nearing its next step. A markup is scheduled for next week, the Senate Commerce Committee announced. The Protect College Sports Act is on the agenda for June 18 at 10 a.m. ET, the committee said. It will be part of an executive session convened by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), […]
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