Report: “Protect College Sports Act” won’t pass before midterms

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1. 2d ago

   Protect College Sports Act Clears Senate Commerce Committee

   The Protect College Sports Act has advanced from the Senate Commerce Committee with a 19-9 vote. Co-authored by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, the bill seeks to regulate NIL compensation and limit conference consolidation. It now awaits a potential floor vote if Majority Leader John Thune adds it to the calendar.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Protect College Sports Act was co-authored by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell.
   • The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the bill with a 19-9 vote.
   • The legislation aims to regulate NIL compensation and cap athletic conference consolidation.
   • The Big Ten and SEC oppose the measure.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The Protect College Sports Act will not pass before the midterms.
   • The bill could prompt Florida State and Clemson to leave the ACC immediately.
   • The bill may cause a realignment of college sports conferences.
   confidence 90%
2. 4d ago

   Senate Advances Protect College Sports Act Despite Conference Opposition

   The Senate has advanced the Protect College Sports Act, a bill sponsored by Ted Cruz to regulate college sports during the NIL era. The legislation is now headed for a full Senate vote. The Big Ten and SEC continue to oppose the measure.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Protect College Sports Act is headed to the Senate for a full vote.
   • The bill is designed to regulate college sports in the NIL era.
   • The Big Ten and SEC oppose the Protect College Sports Act.
   • Ted Cruz sponsored the bill.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The Protect College Sports Act will not pass before the midterms.
   confidence 90%