U.S. Senate passes Protect College Sports Act, moves to House
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 10:01 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
The U.S. Senate approved the Protect College Sports Act on October 10, 2026, with a vote of 77 to 22. The bill aims to establish a federal framework for college athletics, focusing on transfer eligibility and name, image, and likeness rights for athletes. Sponsored by Senator Ted Cruz, the legislation seeks to address the financial disparities among institutions, allowing shared revenue of roughly $21.6 million for athletes in the 2026-2027 school year. The measure is now headed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- •Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22 on October 10, 2026.
- •Bill proposes one transfer without losing eligibility for athletes.
- •Athlete revenue-sharing model includes $21.6 million per institution.
- •Senator Ted Cruz emphasizes need to control spending in college athletics.
- •House of Representatives will consider the bill next.
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Protect College Sports Act passes Senate, headed to House | Wydeven column
"Reg Wydeven is a partner with the Appleton-based law firm of McCarty Law LLP. He can be reached at pcbusiness@postcrescent.com.
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