Protect College Sports Act, Co-Sponsored by Senator Cantwell, Stalls in Senate; Vote Pushed to September
The Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington and Senator Ted Cruz, has been delayed in the Senate. Despite initial hopes for its passage before the congressional recess, the bill failed to reach the Senate floor due to a packed legislative calendar. Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced that the bill is now scheduled for consideration in September, with debates set to commence between September 15 and September 23. The legislation aims to reform college sports by establishing national rules for athlete compensation, transfers, and spending. Key provisions include allowing schools to share up to $48.8 million in revenue among all players in their athletic programs and permitting athletes to earn money through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals while restricting third-party arrangements. The bill also seeks to limit student-athletes to one unrestricted transfer without penalty and includes protections for women's and Olympic sports... 
