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College athletes could earn endorsement money without losing scholarships under S 4668

Passed one chamberS. 4668Latest action

Sponsor: Ted Cruz · Senator · TX

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Official title: Protect College Sports Act of 2026

119th Congress

Topics: Education

Introduced:

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S 4668 would bar schools and the NCAA from blocking athlete endorsement deals or pulling scholarships over them, and would add injury and agent rules.

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What does this do?

S 4668 sets national rules for college sports. Schools, conferences, and groups like the NCAA could not stop athletes from earning money from their name, image, and likeness, or take away a scholarship for doing so. The bill also adds agent rules, athlete health and safety protections, limits on coach moves and tampering, TV and media provisions, and a grant program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Who does it affect?

College athletes and their families, athletic departments, coaches, agents, conferences, the NCAA, media companies, and fans. Many of the rules apply mainly to Division I schools.

Why does it matter?

Schools and the NCAA would lose the ability to restrict athlete endorsement deals, and top-level schools would take on new duties for injury costs and health standards. Agents would face registration and fee limits, and athletes could sue over violations.

What does it cost, and who pays?

  • Schools cover injury costs for 5 years
  • NCAA fund of at least $60 million
  • Agent fees capped at 5 percent

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Based on the “Engrossed in Senate” text of Sep 28, 2026.

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  1. IntroducedJun 2, 2026
  2. Senate committee
  3. Senate vote
  4. HouseYou are here · Oct 5, 2026
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it passed the Senate and now goes to the House. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Held at the desk.

Data as of October 9, 2026

Recorded votes

Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.

  1. Senate · · Roll call 250

    As recorded

    Question
    On Passage of the Bill S. 4668
    Result:
    Bill Passed
    77
    Nay
    22
    0
    1

    Republicans 50 yes, 2 no, 1 not voting · Democrats 26 yes, 19 no · Independents 1 yes, 1 no

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    How members voted

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  2. Senate · · Roll call 249

    As recorded

    Question
    On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
    Result:
    Amendment Rejected
    47
    Nay
    52
    0
    1

    Republicans 1 yes, 51 no, 1 not voting · Democrats 44 yes, 1 no · Independents 2 yes

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  3. Senate · · Roll call 248

    As recorded

    Question
    On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
    Result:
    Amendment Rejected
    49
    Nay
    50
    0
    1

    Republicans 2 yes, 50 no, 1 not voting · Democrats 45 yes · Independents 2 yes

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8 earlier votes

  1. Senate · · Roll call 247

    As recorded

    Question
    On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
    Result:
    Amendment Rejected
    42
    Nay
    54
    0
    4

    Republicans 9 yes, 40 no, 4 not voting · Democrats 31 yes, 14 no · Independents 2 yes

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    How members voted

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  2. Senate · · Roll call 246

    As recorded

    Question
    On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
    Result:
    Amendment Rejected
    1
    Nay
    94
    0
    5

    Republicans 1 yes, 48 no, 4 not voting · Democrats 44 no, 1 not voting · Independents 2 no

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    How members voted

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  3. Senate · · Roll call 245

    As recorded

    Question
    On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
    Result:
    Amendment Agreed to
    96
    Nay
    1
    0
    3

    Republicans 49 yes, 1 no, 3 not voting · Democrats 45 yes · Independents 2 yes

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  4. Senate · · Roll call 243

    As recorded

    Question
    On the Motion S. 4668
    Result:
    Cloture Motion Agreed to
    74
    Nay
    25
    0
    1

    Republicans 49 yes, 3 no, 1 not voting · Democrats 24 yes, 21 no · Independents 1 yes, 1 no

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    How members voted

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  5. Senate · · Roll call 242

    As recorded

    Question
    On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
    Result:
    Amendment Agreed to
    77
    Nay
    23
    0
    0

    Republicans 50 yes, 3 no · Democrats 26 yes, 19 no · Independents 1 yes, 1 no

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    How members voted

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  6. Senate · · Roll call 240

    As recorded

    Question
    On the Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
    Result:
    Cloture Motion Agreed to
    70
    Nay
    21
    0
    9

    Republicans 47 yes, 3 no, 3 not voting · Democrats 22 yes, 17 no, 6 not voting · Independents 1 yes, 1 no

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  7. Senate · · Roll call 236

    As recorded

    Question
    On the S. 4668
    Result:
    Motion to Proceed Agreed to
    77
    Nay
    22
    0
    1

    Republicans 49 yes, 3 no, 1 not voting · Democrats 27 yes, 18 no · Independents 1 yes, 1 no

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  8. Senate · · Roll call 235

    As recorded

    Question
    On S. 4668
    Result:
    Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to
    74
    Nay
    24
    0
    2

    Republicans 49 yes, 4 no · Democrats 24 yes, 19 no, 2 not voting · Independents 1 yes, 1 no

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