Pat Forde: Congress Is Coming for the SEC and Big Ten’s College Sports Empire — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pat-forde-congress-is-coming-for-the-sec-and-big-ten-s-college-sports-empireContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. SEC and Big Ten Lobby Against Protect College Sports Acthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pat-forde-congress-is-coming-for-the-sec-and-big-ten-s-college-sports-empirehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pat-forde-congress-is-coming-for-the-sec-and-big-ten-s-college-sports-empire#u26351Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:09:17 +0000The Protect College Sports Act has advanced through a Senate committee and is moving toward a full vote. The legislation seeks to regulate player payments, restrict coach job changes during seasons, and limit athletes to one free transfer. The SEC and Big Ten are currently attempting to influence the bill by submitting revisions to congressional staff.What's confirmed:The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation voted 19-9 to advance the Protect College Sports Act.The Protect College Sports Act aims to regulate payments to players, limit them to one free transfer, and rest Senate Committee Advances Protect College Sports Acthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pat-forde-congress-is-coming-for-the-sec-and-big-ten-s-college-sports-empirehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pat-forde-congress-is-coming-for-the-sec-and-big-ten-s-college-sports-empire#u17571Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:41:08 +0000The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation voted 19-9 to advance the Protect College Sports Act. The move brings the bill closer to a full Senate vote. The legislation targets the influence of the Big Ten and SEC.What's confirmed:The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation advanced the Protect College Sports Act by a 19-9 vote. Senate Moves Toward Vote on Protect College Sports Acthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pat-forde-congress-is-coming-for-the-sec-and-big-ten-s-college-sports-empirehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pat-forde-congress-is-coming-for-the-sec-and-big-ten-s-college-sports-empire#u12679Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:06:12 +0000The Protect College Sports Act is advancing to a full Senate vote. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell are seeking support from the SEC and Big Ten, though commissioners from those conferences have opposed the bill. The legislation reflects growing frustration with the dominance of the Power 2 conferences.What's confirmed:The Protect College Sports Act is headed to the Senate for a full vote.Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell are pushing for buy-in from the Big Ten and SEC regarding the college sports bill.Commissioners of the SEC and Big Ten have opposed the Protect College Sports Act.Stil