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September 28, 2026
Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act, Granting NCAA Antitrust Exemption
- The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act by a 77 to 22 vote, granting the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption and restoring its five-year eligibility rule.
- The bill includes provisions for regulating name, image, and likeness deals, capping agent fees, and maintaining scholarships for women's and Olympic sports, but critics argue it limits athlete rights.
- The legislation now moves to the House, where its chances of passing are unclear, with significant opposition from lawmakers and advocacy groups.
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- Senate tees up college sports bill aimed at regulating NIL dealsSep 28, 2026 at 5:17 PM · CNBC
- Senate passes bipartisan bill to overhaul college sportsSep 29, 2026 at 2:04 AM · Politico
- Senate Resoundingly Approves Sweeping College Sports MeasureSep 29, 2026 at 2:05 AM · NYT
- Senate passes ‘Protect College Sports Act’ with sweeping bipartisan voteSep 29, 2026 at 2:08 AM · The Hill
- The Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act, but the bill's future is unclearSep 29, 2026 at 2:16 AM · NPR
- Senate approves sweeping bill to regulate college sports, despite opposition from some DemocratsSep 29, 2026 at 2:18 AM · CBS News