The Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act, but the bill's future is unclear
Cruz helped negotiate the bill and publicly argued for its passage.
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TAP FOR WHYThe Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22, advancing a measure that would give the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption and regulate athlete compensation. The bill now moves to a House that is in recess, and its prospects there are uncertain.
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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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