Senate defeats proposal to limit ticket price increases for college sports
Kennedy proposed a 4 percent annual cap on college sports ticket price increases, but the Senate rejected his amendment.
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This article1 analysis · Sep 29, 2026
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Published Sep 28, 2026
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The Senate rejected Sen. John Kennedy’s proposal to cap annual college sports ticket price increases at 4 percent, 42 to 54. Kennedy said the amendment would help fans; Sen. Ted Cruz opposed it, arguing it would impose price controls.
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