United States

S. 4668

Protect College Sports Act of 2026

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)

The bill would establish federal rules for college athletes' name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, requiring athletes to disclose compensation above $600 and capping agent fees at 5 percent. It would also allow athletes one penalty-free transfer, restrict how schools can pay athletes to work around revenue-sharing limits, and give schools and conferences limited antitrust protection to collectively negotiate sports broadcasting rights.[AI-Generated]

Cloture motion filed 5 August 2026

Record as of 5 August 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

5 August 2026 Cloture motion filed
What's next: Cloture vote expected on the second session day (60 votes to advance)
5 August 2026 Motion to proceed filed
24 June 2026 Placed on calendar (Senate)
24 June 2026 Reported by committee
1 more action
1. 18 June 2026 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2 June 2026 Referred to committee
2 June 2026 Introduced in Senate

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