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S. 4668119th Congress
Official title: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
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The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 would create federal rules governing NIL deals and broader college athlete protections.
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The bill sets federal rules letting college athletes sign name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals without being blocked or punished, while requiring disclosure of deals over $600. It also adds athlete protections like injury coverage, safety standards, transfer rules, scholarship protections, and board representation, plus a broadcasting section limiting conference mergers.
College athletes, universities, athletic conferences, the NCAA, sports agents, and broadcasters would all be affected.
Schools and athletic associations would face new compliance, disclosure, and funding requirements, while athletes gain stronger legal protections and dispute-resolution options. Fans could see changes in how college football and basketball games are broadcast.
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Right now: it's on the Senate floor calendar. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 449.