Senate passes Protect College Sports Act, House fate uncertain
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The Protect College Sports Act received overwhelming support in the Senate, passing with 77 votes. Authored by Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Eric Schmitt and Democrat Sen. Maria Cantwell, the bill aims to regulate NCAA sports. Attention now shifts to the House of Representatives, where its future appears bleak, with some members expressing intent to avoid bringing the bill to the floor before the midterm elections. This legislation includes provisions for antitrust exemptions for the NCAA and stricter regulations on player transfers and agent fees. The House is not scheduled to return until after the elections, further complicating matters for the bill's advocates.
- •Senate passes Protect College Sports Act with 77 votes
- •House members expect not to address the bill before elections
- •Legislation includes NCAA antitrust exemption and eligibility policies
- •Cruz believes House could pass the bill quickly if called
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — After Senate passes Protect College Sports Act, does it have a chance in the House?
- 2:17 AMCBS Sports — Protect College Sports Act passes Senate: Historic bill takes first step, but uncertainty awaits in House
"The bipartisan bill aimed at stabilizing college sports passed its first test with Monday night's Senate vote, but more hurdles must be cleared in the House before it can be signed into law
"With an upcoming election and a tense political atmosphere, could the college sports bill pass the final hurdle, or is it destined for failure?
"Report says there's a "0.0 percent chance" the House passes it before election day in November.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 2:33 AMSenate passes the Protect College Sports Act
Report says there's a "0.0 percent chance" the House passes it before election day in November.
- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 2:31 AMAfter Senate passes Protect College Sports Act, does it have a chance in the House?
With an upcoming election and a tense political atmosphere, could the college sports bill pass the final hurdle, or is it destined for failure?
- CBS SportsSep 29, 2026, 2:17 AMProtect College Sports Act passes Senate: Historic bill takes first step, but uncertainty awaits in House
The bipartisan bill aimed at stabilizing college sports passed its first test with Monday night's Senate vote, but more hurdles must be cleared in the House before it can be signed into law
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