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S. 4668

Protect College Sports Act of 2026

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

15 September 2026 | Cloture invoked (on taking up the bill) (74-24)

What's next: Senate votes on taking up the bill (up to 30 hours on the motion first)

Summary: The bill would protect college athletes' rights to earn money from their names, images, and likenesses by prohibiting schools from restricting these deals, while requiring athletes to disclose compensation above $600 and capping agent fees at 5%. It would also grant athletes one penalty-free transfer, restrict coaches from switching teams mid-season, establish limits on how schools can compensate athletes to avoid circumventing revenue-sharing rules, and allow schools and conferences to jointly sell sports broadcasting rights under limited antitrust protections.

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Posted 16 September 2026

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S. 4668 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026 | Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) | Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 📅 15 September 2026 | ⏱️ Cloture invoked (on taking up the bill) (74-24) What's next: Senate votes on taking up the bill (up to 30 hours on the motion first) Summary: The bill would protect college athletes' rights to earn money from their names, images, and likenesses by prohibiting schools from restricting these deals, while requiring athletes to disclose compensation above $600 and capping agent fees at 5%. It would also grant athletes one penalty-free transfer, restrict coaches from switching teams mid-season, establish limits on how schools can compensate athletes to avoid circumventing revenue-sharing rules, and allow schools and conferences to jointly sell sports broadcasting rights under limited antitrust protections. [AI-Generated]

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