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Protect College Sports Act of 2026

119th CongressIntroduced June 2, 2026Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]· TX
Stage
In committee
Latest action
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449)
August 5, 2026

Summary

Protect College Sports Act of 2026 This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited antitrust exemption for schools

Committees

  • PrimaryCommerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

CRS subjects

AthletesContracts and agencyDigital media

Action history

  1. June 2, 2026Introduced in Senate
  2. June 2, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  3. June 18, 2026Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  4. June 24, 2026Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  5. June 24, 2026Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  6. June 24, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 449.
  7. August 5, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4449)
  8. August 5, 2026Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449)

Cosponsors (7)

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Related bills

  • H.R. 9137identical
    Protect College Sports Act of 2026