Protect College Sports Act gains Senate approval in bipartisan vote
Cantwell co-wrote the bill and argued that it would protect athlete compensation and help stabilize women's and Olympic sports.
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The Senate voted 77-22 to advance the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, which would set federal rules for college athletics. Co-author Maria Cantwell described athlete compensation and protections for women's and Olympic sports as key aims; the bill now moves to the House.
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8 OUTLETSThe Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22, advancing a measure to set federal rules for college sports. Cantwell backed the bill and was involved in its development. Left-leaning outlets present the bill as reform to protect athletes and level competition, alongside opponents’ objections to its antitrust exemption and limits on athletes. Center outlets focus on the federal rules and uncertain House prospects, while noting debate over the bill’s effects. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Cantwell’s role in championing and negotiating the measure and its regulation of athlete compensation.
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