Senate passes a sweeping college sports bill. Here’s what it would change.
- Posted on September 29, 2026
- By Washington Post
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The Senate has approved the Protect College Sports Act with overwhelming bipartisan support, marking a significant step toward federal regulation of college athletics. The legislation aims to establish national standards for athlete compensation, name-image-likeness rights, and transfer portal rules. With 77 senators voting in favor, the bill now faces scrutiny in the House, where lawmakers remain divided on the extent of congressional involvement in collegiate sports governance and athlete rights protection.
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