Senate passes Protect College Sports Act to regulate transfers, paying athletes
Cruz coauthored the bill and argued that national rules would restore order to college sports.
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TAP FOR WHYThe Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22, setting rules for athlete transfers and eligibility and increasing the limit on direct school payments to athletes. Ted Cruz supports the bill, while critics including Chris Murphy argue it gives schools too much power.
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10 OUTLETSThe Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, which would set rules for college sports; Ted Cruz championed the measure. Multiple outlets report the bill’s House prospects are uncertain. Center outlets weigh claims about athlete protections and NCAA power while noting the bill’s uncertain path in the House. Right-leaning outlets focus more on the rules the bill would set and Cruz’s advocacy; one also highlights other unresolved issues.
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