Senate advances college sports compensation and eligibility bill

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1. Sep 28, 2026

   The Senate is poised to vote on the Protect College Sports Act establishing national rules for athlete compensation.

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2. Sep 28, 2026

   The Senate is expected to vote on bipartisan legislation governing college athletes’ pay and eligibility.

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Senate Expected to Vote on College Sports Overhaul

The Senate is poised to vote on the Protect College Sports Act, which would establish national rules for athlete compensation and eligibility, restrict transfers, and regulate agents, among other changes. Supporters say it would protect college sports and athletes, while critics object to limits on athlete pay and legal rights; conferences are also preparing a separate framework if the bill fails.

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Senate Set for College Sports Overhaul Vote

The Senate is expected to vote on bipartisan legislation governing college athletes’ pay, eligibility and transfers before lawmakers leave Washington until after Election Day. President Donald Trump plans campaign rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama as some Republicans in competitive races distance themselves from him over the unpopular Iran war.