The Senate on Sept. 28 passed a bill that seeks to bring stability to the rapidly changing landscape of collegiate sports, sending it to the House of Representatives.
The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 passed on a 77–22 vote. The bill aims to address growing concerns surrounding athlete compensation, transfer rules, conference realignment, and long-term athlete protections. Since the House is out of session, it is unlikely to vote on the bill until after the November midterm elections.
In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump called the Senate’s passage of the bill “a really big deal.”
“It will not only save college sports, it will save the colleges themselves,” he said….