College Sports Bill Passes Senate: What We Know
Ted Cruz supported the bill and urged the House to pass it after the Senate vote.
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TAP FOR WHYThe Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 by a 77-22 vote, sending it to the House. The bill would set rules for college athletics, including transfers and athlete name, image and likeness payments.
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SWIPE →Sponsor and supporter of the Protect College Sports Act; he described its Senate passage as a success.
Senator listed among those who voted against the bill.
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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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