Photo via Yahoo Sports

Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate. Here's how it voted.

The U.S. Senate advanced a major piece of legislation concerning collegiate athletics on Monday through a 77-22 bipartisan vote.

Authored by lawmakers Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, the newly passed measure now advances to the House for consideration following the November midterms, with Donald Trump indicating support for signing it into law. The bill establishes limited antitrust protections for the NCAA, permits rules regarding athlete compensation and transfers, and preempts conflicting state-level regulations.

Financial changes under the bill include raising the revenue-sharing limit to $48.8 million, alongside specialized funds for player retention and Olympic programs. While proponents argue federal intervention is necessary to stabilize the collegiate sports ecosystem, critics like Cory Booker voiced strong opposition, characterizing the measure as protective of institutional and wealthy interests rather than athletes.

Up nextCollege Football· 32m ago

USC receiver will miss the remainder of 2026 football season