Issues / Sports and Recreation / Event · Sep 13 – Oct 2, 2026
Protect College Sports Act
The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act on September 28 with a 77-22 bipartisan vote, establishing a federal framework for college athletics and athlete compensation. The bill includes protections for Olympic sports and student-athlete safety. Some members opposed the legislation, citing concerns about athlete protections and labor rights, while others praised its passage.
AI summary of the releases below · Oct 8, 2026
How the conversation moved
Democrat Republican · one dot = one action| Action type | Wk ofSep 3 | Wk ofSep 1013 | Wk ofSep 173 | Wk ofSep 2415 | Wk ofOct 11 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials | 1 | |||||
| HearingsHeld, testified or questioned | 2 | |||||
| StatementsResponses to news | 1 | |||||
| CriticizedA policy, decision or person | 7 | |||||
| PraisedCredit for a decision or person | 5 | |||||
| Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed | 12 | |||||
| Other | 4 |
Where they stand
Support · 22
- DHickenlooper COPraised bill protecting Olympic and non-revenue sports
- RCrapo IDSupports bill providing clarity for student athletes and NIL compensation standards
- RYoung INSupported bill bringing clear rules and protections for student-athletes
- DRosen NVHelped pass bipartisan bill protecting student-athletes
- RSheehy MTSecured Senate passage of Army-Navy game broadcast protection
- RCornyn TXPraised passage of legislation restoring order in college athletics
- RCapito WVApplauded passage of legislation establishing college athletics standards
- RMoody FLAmended bill to increase conference cap from 19 to 20 teams
- RCramer NDVoted for the bill
- DCantwell WALed bipartisan effort to pass the bill
- DBaldwin WIVoted for bill to set national NIL rules and protect student-athletes' legal rights
- DDurbin ILVoted for Protect College Sports Act with student athlete safety amendment
- DCoons DECo-sponsored and praised the bill's passage
- RCruz TXPraised Senate passage of Protect College Sports Act
- RHoeven NDCosponsored and celebrated Senate passage of college sports fairness legislation
- DPadilla CAVoted for bill strengthening health, safety and academic standards
- DWelch VTPraised bipartisan bill establishing national college sports rules
- RSchmitt MOPraised Senate passage of Protect College Sports Act to provide regulatory clarity
- RRicketts NEVoted to pass bill protecting college sports and student-athletes
- RBritt ALQuestioned witnesses on protecting women in sports
- DWarner VASupported bill protecting athlete compensation, scholarships and health care access
- RHusted OHAdvocated for TEAM USA Act limiting international student-athletes on varsity teams
Oppose · 5
- DBlumenthal CTOpposes the bill for inadequate athlete protections and conference access
- DBooker NJOpposed bill for undermining college athletes' rights and shielding NCAA
- DBlunt Rochester DEOpposes the bill for inadequate athlete protections and labor rights concerns
- DMurphy CTOpposes bill granting NCAA antitrust exemption and capping athlete earnings
- DKaine VAOpposed bill for failing to adequately protect student athlete rights
What each party did · Democrats 18 · Republicans 14
- 0Sent letters1
- 0Hearings2
- 1Statements0
- 7Criticized0
- 4Praised1
- 4Filed or pushed bills8
- 2Other2
By state
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Every action
32 actions · 41 releases- Oct 2, 2026
- Letter
- Sep 29, 2026
- Praise
DHickenlooper CO, RYoung IN, RCornyn TX, RCapito WV
Applauded Senate passage of Protect College Sports Act with Olympic sports protections.
- Bill
- Bill
- Bill
Secured Senate passage of Protect America's Game Act creating broadcast window for Army-Navy game.
- Bill
- Praise
- Sep 28, 2026
- Criticism
Voted against the Protect College Sports Act, saying it fails to protect athletes and preserve competition.
- Bill
Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act establishing national rules for college athletics.
- Criticism
Opposed Protect College Sports Act on Senate floor, siding with college athletes and civil rights organizations.
- Criticism
Opposed the Protect College Sports Act, citing concerns about athlete enforcement and labor rights.
- Praise
DCantwell WA, DCoons DE, RCruz TX, DWelch VT, RSchmitt MO
Celebrated Senate passage of the Protect College Sports Act with 77-22 vote.
- Bill
DBaldwin WI, DPadilla CA, RRicketts NE
Voted for bipartisan Protect College Sports Act setting national rules for student-athlete compensation.
- Bill
Voted for Protect College Sports Act including amendment protecting student athlete safety laws.
- Bill
Announced Senate passage of Protect College Sports Act with 77-22 bipartisan vote.
- Criticism
Opposed Protect College Sports Act, arguing it threatens college athletics long-term.
- Criticism
- Sep 25, 2026
- Hearing
- Sep 22, 2026
- Bill
- Criticism
- Sep 17, 2026
- Praise
Praised Senate advancement of Protect College Sports Act establishing federal athlete rights.
- Praise
- Sep 15, 2026
- Statement
Voted for Protect College Sports Act, supporting athlete compensation and health protections.
- Criticism
Opposed Protect College Sports Act, arguing it protects NCAA exploitation and suppresses athlete compensation.
- Praise
- Bill
Spoke in support of TEAM USA Act limiting international student-athletes to 20% of varsity teams.
- Praise
Supported the Protect College Sports Act to ensure fairness and stability in college athletics.
- Bill
- Bill
Senate advanced Cantwell's bipartisan bill to regulate college sports spending and protect student athletes.
- Statement
Cantwell released report showing 94% of Division I athletic programs spending more than revenue.
- Statement
- Sep 14, 2026
- Statement
Advocated for Protect College Sports Act to address college athletics regulation issues.
- Hearing
Spoke in support of Protect College Sports Act at Capitol Hill press conference.
- Criticism
Criticized Protect College Sports Act for giving NCAA power to silence athletes.
- Statement
Joined coaches and athletes supporting Protect College Sports Act ahead of Senate vote.
- Statement
- Sep 13, 2026
- Statement
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