The Senate has overwhelmingly approved legislation that could reshape college sports, passing the Protect College Sports Act by a 77-22 vote.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, would establish a five-year eligibility period, impose new restrictions on transfers and create additional rules for name, image and likeness deals.
Cruz said the strong bipartisan vote showed broad support for bringing greater stability to college athletics. President Donald Trump and the NCAA have also backed the legislation.
Opponents, including Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., argue the legislation could restrict athletes’ earning opportunities and bargaining power with schools and conferences.
The bill now heads to the House, where it faces opposition from both parties. The House is not scheduled to vote until November, creating a potential timing problem before the current Congress ends.
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A sweeping bill that aims to remake college sports and impose order on a system transformed by athlete payments, frequent transfers and years of litigation cleared a major hurdle Monday night, passing the Senate with bipartisan support. https://t.co/VLF47NY7cG
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 29, 2026
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