https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-voteContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-vote#u32030Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:07:24 +0000Senator Ted Cruz expects the Protect College Sports Act to pass the Senate this week. The bipartisan bill seeks to regulate college sports and follows a series of high-stakes negotiations involving the White House, NCAA leadership, and major conferences. While the Big Ten and SEC have agreed to support the measure, Cruz noted that the legislative process remains unfinished. The lawmaker envisions President Trump signing the bill during the 2026 football season.Why it mattersThe legislation previously faced potential failure before a scramble of phone calls and conference talks revived it. It a https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-vote#u29949Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:41:08 +0000The Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences agreed on Friday to support the Protect College Sports Act. This bipartisan bill seeks to regulate college sports and now has a chance to reach the Senate floor for a vote next week. The agreement follows a week of intense negotiations that revived the legislation after it previously faced a potential failure.Why it mattersThe bill aims to codify name, image, and likeness rights for student athletes. It requires the cooperation of major conferences to ensure broad implementation across collegiate athletics.What is confirmedThe Big Ten and SEC agreed to https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-vote#u27570Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:45:43 +0000The Protect College Sports Act is on track for a full Senate vote as parties finalize legislation to regulate college sports. The bill has undergone revisions to accommodate the Big Ten and SEC. A Senate recess is approaching, with a Wednesday deadline looming.What's confirmed:The Protect College Sports Act has undergone revisions to accommodate the Big Ten and SEC.Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti stated the Power 2 conferences maintained close communication while awaiting these changes.The Senate is approaching recess, with a deadline for the bill looming. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-vote#u26622Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:40:26 +0000The Protect College Sports Act has undergone revisions to accommodate the Big Ten and SEC. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti stated the Power 2 conferences maintained close communication while awaiting these changes. The bill faces a Wednesday deadline as a Senate recess approaches.What's confirmed:The Protect College Sports Act has been revised to address concerns from the Big Ten and SEC.Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti said the Power 2 conferences were in "close communication" regarding changes to the bill's language.Still unconfirmed:Some sources claim concessions were made https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-vote#u18823Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:31:03 +0000The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 has moved past the Senate Commerce Committee and awaits a full Senate vote. Authors intend to begin discussions with House Republicans and Democrats to secure a signature from President Donald Trump before the August recess. The bill establishes national standards for athlete compensation.What's confirmed:The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 advanced from the Senate Commerce Committee to a full Senate vote.The bill sets national standards for college athlete compensation.The measure faces opposition from the Big Ten and SEC conferences.Senate Commerce C https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-vote#u13392Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:17:13 +0000The Senate Commerce Committee voted 19-9 to move the Protect College Sports Act to the full Senate floor. The bill faces opposition from the Big Ten and SEC conferences. Lawmakers aim to resolve the standoff before the August recess.What's confirmed:The Senate Commerce Committee voted 19-9 to advance the Protect College Sports Act to the full Senate.The SEC and Big Ten conferences oppose the legislation.Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell co-authored the bipartisan bill.Still unconfirmed:The Brendan Sorsby controversy has increased calls for reform regarding athlete gambling rules. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-vote#u9014Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:20:32 +0000The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation passed the Protect College Sports Act of 2026. The bipartisan bill aims to stabilize college sports by regulating athlete transfers and payments. It now awaits a full Senate vote.What's confirmed:The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 with a 19-9 vote.The bipartisan bill seeks to regulate athlete payments and transfers.The legislation now moves to the full Senate for consideration. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-vote#u6848Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:31:09 +0000The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 with a 19-9 vote. The bipartisan legislation now moves to the full Senate for consideration. It seeks to stabilize college sports by regulating NIL payments and protecting scholarship and healthcare rights.What's confirmed:The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 passed the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation with a 19-9 vote.The legislation is now heading to the full Senate for a vote.The bill aims to codify the rights of athletes to earn NIL compensation.The act int https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protect-college-sports-act-is-on-track-for-a-full-senate-vote#u5077Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:36:47 +0000The Senate Commerce Committee voted 19-9 to advance the Protect College Sports Act to a full Senate vote. The bipartisan bill, led by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, aims to regulate student-athlete payments in the NIL era. It moves forward despite continued opposition from the SEC and Big Ten conferences.What's confirmed:The Senate Commerce Committee passed the Protect College Sports Act with a 19-9 vote.The legislation is now headed for a full vote on the Senate floor.Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell are leading the bipartisan bill.The Big Ten and SEC conferences oppose the legisla