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Senate expected to pass landmark college sports bill. (2026, September 28). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/senate-expected-to-pass-landmark-college-sports-bill/

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The Senate is set to pass a new bill that would regulate college sports, marking an unprecedented move by the federal government into territory traditionally governed by the NCAA. The legislation has received bipartisan support and will be discussed on "The Takeout," with commentary from Ross Dellenger, a senior college football reporter for Yahoo! Sports.
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The Senate passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act by a vote of 77 to 22 on Monday night. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the bill’s lead sponsors, aim for its quick passage in the House before the midterm elections. The act grants the NCAA limited antitrust immunity and establishes national standards for athlete compensation through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, while also setting eligibility rules and transfer limits to curb chaos in college sports. Despite support from the NCAA and several high-profile schools, critics like Senator Cory Booker argue it fails to address runaway spending issues and may disadvantage athletes. President Donald Trump has urged Congress to pass the bill before summer recess, saying he would sign it into law if it reaches his desk.

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Senate expected to pass landmark college sports bill The Senate seems poised to pass bipartisan legislation to regulate college sports, moving the federal government aggressively into a space previously monitored and ruled by the NCAA.
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🔮 Senate expected to pass landmark college sports bill The Senate seems poised to pass bipartisan legislation to regulate college sports, moving the federal government aggressively into a space previously monitored and ruled by the NCAA.
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Senate expected to pass landmark college sports bill The Senate seems poised to pass bipartisan legislation to regulate college sports, moving the federal government aggressively into a space previously monitored and ruled by the NCAA. asserted
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