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August 5, 2026
Congressional Black Caucus Opposes Protect College Sports Act Over Inclusion Concerns
- The Congressional Black Caucus has voiced opposition to the Protect College Sports Act, calling for more inclusion of Black athletes' interests in the legislation.
- CBC Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke criticized the bill for failing to meaningfully include those most affected by its provisions.
- The bill has backing from major conferences but faces significant pushback from the CBC, which previously helped sink a similar proposal.
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- Thune tees up action on college sports billAug 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM · Politico
- Protect College Sports Act debate has ‘failed’ to listen to Black Americans, CBC saysAug 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM · Politico
- College sports bill holding up Senate’s path to August recessAug 7, 2026 at 8:08 PM · The Hill