https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/report-protect-college-sports-act-won-t-pass-before-midtermsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/report-protect-college-sports-act-won-t-pass-before-midtermshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/report-protect-college-sports-act-won-t-pass-before-midterms#u10214Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:52:26 +0000The 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 SE https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/report-protect-college-sports-act-won-t-pass-before-midtermshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/report-protect-college-sports-act-won-t-pass-before-midterms#u7158Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:30:17 +0000The 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.