Congress is out of session until Monday, November 9 for the midterm campaign. No new roll-call votes until then; the last were the House on Sep 16 and the Senate on Sep 30.

Stories / Issue · Sep 8 – Oct 6, 2026

Sports and Recreation

The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act on September 28-29, establishing a federal framework for college athletics, NIL compensation, and athlete protections. Multiple members from both parties praised the bipartisan legislation, while some Democrats opposed it, citing concerns about athlete protections and labor rights. Separately, a senator introduced a bill to equalize tax treatment of publicly and privately owned sports teams.

AI summary of the releases below · Oct 6, 2026

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43Members · 18 D · 25 R
52Actions · 23 D · 29 R
31States & territories · WA · AL · FL · ND lead
6Bills named

How the conversation moved

Democrat Republican · one dot = one action
Action typeWk ofSep 74Wk ofSep 1420Wk ofSep 2112Wk ofSep 2814Wk ofOct 52Total
Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials 4
HearingsHeld, testified or questioned 6
StatementsResponses to news 2
CriticizedA policy, decision or person 9
PraisedCredit for a decision or person 7
Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits 1
Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed 18
Other 5

Developing stories

1 threads · 28 of 52 actions

Protect College Sports Act

26 members

  1. Sep 29Crapo (R) voted to support Senate passage of bill establishing federal framework for college athletics and NIL compensation.
  2. Sep 29Sheehy (R) secured Senate passage of Protect America's Game Act creating broadcast window for Army-Navy game.
  3. Sep 29Rosen helped pass bipartisan legislation establishing regulations for college sports and athlete protections.
  4. Sep 29Young (R), Hickenlooper, Cornyn (R) +1 praised Senate passage of Protect College Sports Act.
  5. Oct 2Dunn (R) Led members in letter urging changes to college sports bill conference membership provisions.

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Where they stand

Support · 26

  • RArrington TXIntroduced bill to protect women's sports by codifying sex-based Title IX requirements
  • RRutherford FLPraised executive order strengthening fisheries management and recreational access
  • 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
  • DHickenlooper COPraised bill protecting Olympic and non-revenue sports
  • RCrapo IDSupports bill providing clarity for student athletes and NIL compensation standards
  • RCornyn TXPraised passage of legislation restoring order in college athletics
  • RCapito WVApplauded passage of legislation establishing college athletics 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
  • DPadilla CAVoted for bill strengthening health, safety and academic standards
  • DDurbin ILVoted for Protect College Sports Act with student athlete safety amendment
  • RCruz TXPraised Senate passage of Protect College Sports Act
  • RHoeven NDCosponsored and celebrated Senate passage of college sports fairness legislation
  • RCramer NDVoted for the bill
  • DCoons DECo-sponsored and praised the bill's passage
  • DCantwell WALed bipartisan effort to pass the bill
  • DBaldwin WIVoted for bill to set national NIL rules and protect student-athletes' legal rights
  • DTonko NYIntroduced TIME Act to align with international equine safety standards
  • RGraham Nordone SCSupports banning transgender women from women's sports
  • RMoody FLCalled for legislation to protect fairness and opportunity in women's sports
  • RThune SDEmphasized importance of protecting college athletics
  • DWarner VASupported bill protecting athlete compensation, scholarships and health care access
  • RHarshbarger TNPraised passage of American Music Tourism Act supporting district economy

Oppose · 7

  • DMurphy CTOpposes bill granting NCAA antitrust exemption and capping athlete earnings
  • DBlunt Rochester DEOpposes the bill for inadequate athlete protections and labor rights concerns
  • DBlumenthal CTOpposes the bill for inadequate athlete protections and conference access
  • DBooker NJOpposed bill for undermining college athletes' rights and shielding NCAA
  • DKaine VAOpposed bill for failing to adequately protect student athlete rights
  • RStutzman INDemanded WNBA address safety, fairness and policy concerns
  • RLetlow LAOpposed SEC's expulsion threat against LSU as targeting and distraction

What each party did · Democrats 23 · Republicans 29

  • 0Sent letters4
  • 0Hearings6
  • 1Statements1
  • 8Criticized1
  • 3Praised4
  • 1Visits and events0
  • 7Filed or pushed bills11
  • 3Other2

Most active

  1. DCantwell WA5
  2. RBritt AL3
  3. RCapito WV3
  4. DRosen NV3
  5. RHoeven ND3
  6. DMurphy CT3
  7. RSchmitt MO2
  8. DCoons DE2

By state

  • WA5
  • AL4
  • FL4
  • ND4
  • CT4
  • TX3
  • WV3
  • NV3

+23 more with fewer actions

Every action

52 actions · 63 releases
  1. Oct 6, 2026
    • Bill

      RBritt AL

      Introduced bipartisan bill to equalize tax treatment of publicly traded sports teams.

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  2. Oct 5, 2026
  3. Oct 2, 2026
  4. Oct 1, 2026
  5. Sep 30, 2026
    • Bill

      DWarnock GA

      Introduced bipartisan bill to equalize tax treatment of publicly traded and privately owned sports teams.

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  6. Sep 29, 2026
  7. Sep 28, 2026
  8. Sep 25, 2026
  9. Sep 24, 2026
  10. Sep 23, 2026
  11. Sep 22, 2026
  12. Sep 21, 2026
    • Bill

      RTuberville AL

      Introduced bill limiting international student-athletes to 20% of collegiate sports rosters.

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    • Letter

      RStutzman IN

      Sent letter to WNBA commissioner demanding answers on player safety and league policies.

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  13. Sep 17, 2026
  14. Sep 16, 2026
    • Statement

      RThune SD

      Delivered Senate floor remarks on importance of protecting college sports.

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    • Statement

      DRosen NV

      Announced endorsement of Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act by professional boxer Nico Ali Walsh.

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    • Bill

      DRosen NV

      Celebrated Senate Commerce Committee passage of bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act.

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    • Bill

      DKlobuchar MN

      Advanced bipartisan bill reauthorizing pool and spa safety law out of committee.

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  15. Sep 15, 2026
  16. Sep 14, 2026
  17. Sep 13, 2026
  18. Sep 11, 2026
    • Bill

      DBaldwin WI

      Introduced the For the Fans Act to ensure free broadcast access to Green Bay Packers games.

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  19. Sep 9, 2026
    • Criticism

      RLetlow LA

      Criticized SEC's threat to expel LSU from conference over NCAA rule violations.

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  20. Sep 8, 2026
    • Visit

      DSchumer NY

      Secured Congressional Gold Medal for 1980 U.S. Olympic ice hockey team; exploring 2042 Winter Olympics bid.

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