The Senate voted on September 15, 2026, to advance the Protect College Sport Act. This legislation aims to establish national regulations for compensating college athletes, limit transfers and mid-season coaching changes, and set a five-year window for athletic eligibility. Additionally, the bill would provide protection for the NCAA, the governing body of college athletics, from anti-trust lawsuits and establish caps on revenue sharing.
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Senate Advances Bill to Regulate College Sports and Athlete Compensation
On September 15, 2026, the Senate voted to advance the Protect College Sport Act, which seeks to create national regulations for college athlete compensation and limit transfers and coaching changes. The bill also aims to protect the NCAA from anti-trust lawsuits and set revenue sharing caps.
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