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Protect College Sports Act of 2026

Introduced
Jun 2, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Regulates college sports by affecting rules related to athlete compensation and revenue. Establishes guidelines for college athlete pay and benefits.

Sponsored By

Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 2, 2026
  2. Jun 18, 2026You Are Here

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

  3. TBD

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

  4. TBD

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

  5. 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, potentially changing how they can earn money from their sports participation, and impacts colleges and universities by altering their revenue and athlete compensation policies.

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 TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMedia & Culture
CommitteeCommittee on Commerce
IntroducedJun 2, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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.