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BillHR 9137 · 119

Protect College Sports Act of 2026

Introduced
Jun 4, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 4, 2026

Bill Summary

Regulates college sports by establishing rules for student athlete compensation and recruitment. Limits the ability of colleges to profit from student athlete name, image, and likeness.

Sponsored By

Michael Baumgartner
Republican · Washington · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 4, 2026
  3. Jun 4, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects college athletes, coaches, and universities by changing the way they can profit from student athlete name, image, and likeness. It also impacts the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and its member institutions by altering the rules governing college sports.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMedia & Culture
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedJun 4, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Culture
  • Education

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.