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119th Congress · S. 4668 · Passed Origin

Protect College Sports Act of 2026

This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited antitrust exemption for schools and conferences to pool and sell certain college sports media rights. The requirements address elements of the court-approved agreement to settle In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (i.e., House settlement ). First, the bill statutorily prohibits institutions, conferences, or interstate intercollegiate athletic associations (e.g., the National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA]) from restricting student athletes from entering NIL agreements (subject to specified limitations). Students must report to their institution NIL compensation greater than $600. The bill requires agents to register with a state and caps agent endorsement contract fees at 5%. The bill also provides student athletes with one transfer without losing athletic eligibility and restricts football personnel from becoming the head football coach at a different institution during the same season. Further, the bill prohibits institutions, conferences, or specified entities acting for the benefit of an institution from providing athletes with compensation that circumvents the limit on sharing revenue with student athletes established under the House settlement. The bill also makes the limit permanent and provides for an annual inflation adjustment. The bill generally prohibits Division I conferences from reducing the number of varsity or Olympic sports teams that a member institution must sponsor. Specifically, large institutions ($80 million or more in annual athletics revenue) must offer and maintain at least as many grant-in-aid opportunities and roster spots for sports that do not generate positive net revenue as the institution provided during academic year 2024-25. The bill provides for a waiver of this requirement under certain circumstances of financial hardship and the requirements expire nine years after the enactment of the bill. Additionally, the bill establishes (subject to specified conditions) a limited antitrust exemption for institutions or conferences that form joint agreements to transfer their sports telecasting rights to a third party. Such an agreement requires participation from at least 75% of the institutions in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

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Sponsor

  • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · [R-TX] · C001098
    Rep-TX current · 3 terms · @SenTedCruz · 6 district offices

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Committee memberships (17)

  • Africa and Global Health Policy (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Aviation, Space, and Innovation (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 7
  • Border Security and Immigration (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 6
  • Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 9
  • Crime and Counterterrorism (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 7
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1 · site
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (senate) · senate · rank 9 · site
  • Senate Committee on Rules and Administration (senate) · senate · rank 2 · site
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary (senate) · senate · rank 5 · site
  • Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 9
  • Telecommunications and Media (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 15
  • Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues (senate) · senate · rank 5
  • the Constitution (senate) · senate · rank 4

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  • 300 E 8th, Suite 961, Austin, TX, 78701 · 512-916-5834 · fax 512-916-5839 · 30.269401,-97.7390867
  • 3626 N. Hall St., Suite 410, Lee Park Tower II, Dallas, TX, 75219 · 214-599-8749 · fax 214-361-3518 · 32.8092691,-96.8059281
  • 1919 Smith St., Suite 9047, The Mickey Leland Federal Building, Houston, TX, 77002 · 713-718-3057 · fax 713-209-3459 · 29.758844,-95.3650242
  • 200 S. 10th St., Suite 1603, McAllen, TX, 78501 · 956-686-7339 · 26.2019273,-98.2313667
  • 9901 Ih-10w, Suite 950, San Antonio, TX, 78230 · 210-340-2885 · fax 210-349-6753 · 29.533858,-98.5619881
  • 305 S. Broadway, Suite 501, Tyler, TX, 75702 · 903-593-5130 · 32.3480097,-95.3009807

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2024
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$107,113,865.62
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$105,485,117.06
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$1,786,707.20
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Cosponsors (9)

  • Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] · [D-WA] · C000127 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-02 · original
    Dem-WA current · 6 terms · @SenatorCantwell · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] · [R-MO] · S001227 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-02 · original
    Rep-MO current · 1 term · @SenEricSchmitt · 5 district offices
  • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] · [D-DE] · C001088 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-02 · original
    Dem-DE current · 3 terms · @ChrisCoons · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] · [D-VT] · W000800 · Co-sponsored 2026-07-13
    Dem-VT current · 9 terms · @PeterWelch · 1 district office
  • Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] · [R-WV] · C001047 · Co-sponsored 2026-07-13
    Rep-WV current · 9 terms · @SenCapito · 3 district offices
  • Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] · [D-CO] · H000273 · Co-sponsored 2026-08-05
    Dem-CO current · 1 term · @SenatorHick · 7 district offices
  • Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] · [R-NE] · R000618 · Co-sponsored 2026-08-05
    Rep-NE current · 2 terms · @SenatorRicketts · 4 district offices
  • Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] · [R-ND] · H001061 · Co-sponsored 2026-09-14
    Rep-ND current · 3 terms · @SenJohnHoeven · 5 district offices
  • Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · [D-NM] · L000570 · Co-sponsored 2026-09-14
    Dem-NM current · 7 terms · @SenatorLujan · 5 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-06-18T14:00:00ZMarkup By
    2026-06-02T21:19:33ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (28)

  • 2026-10-05 16:54:13FloorH15000via House floor actions
    Held at the desk.
  • 2026-10-05 16:32:12FloorH14000via House floor actions
    Received in the House.
  • 2026-10-05Floorvia Senate
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2026-09-28Floorvia Senate
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 22. Record Vote Number: 250. (text: CR S5044-5063)
    VoteSenate roll 250 — source
  • 2026-09-28Floor17000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 22. Record Vote Number: 250. (text: CR S5044-5063)
    VoteSenate roll 250 — source
  • 2026-09-28Floorvia Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5021-5064)
  • 2026-09-24Floorvia Senate
    The committee substitute tabled by Voice Vote.
  • 2026-09-24Floorvia Senate
    Cloture on the measure, as amended, invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 25. Record Vote Number: 243.
    VoteSenate roll 243 — source
  • 2026-09-24Floorvia Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4959-4962)
  • 2026-09-23Floorvia Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4885)
  • 2026-09-22Floorvia Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4851)
  • 2026-09-22Floorvia Senate
    Motion by Senator Thune to recommit to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 6781) fell when cloture was invoked on amendment SA 6776 in Senate.
  • 2026-09-17Floorvia Senate
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4789)
  • 2026-09-17Floorvia Senate
    Motion by Senator Thune to recommit to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 6781) made in Senate. (CR S4789)
  • 2026-09-17Floorvia Senate
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4777-4790)
  • 2026-09-17Floorvia Senate
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 22. Record Vote Number: 236. (CR S4773-4774)
    VoteSenate roll 236 — source
  • 2026-09-17Floorvia Senate
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4773-4774)
  • 2026-09-16Floorvia Senate
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4743)
  • 2026-09-15Floorvia Senate
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
  • 2026-09-15Floorvia Senate
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 24. Record Vote Number: 235. (CR S4715-4716)
    VoteSenate roll 235 — source
  • 2026-08-05Floorvia Senate
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449)
  • 2026-08-05Floorvia Senate
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4449)
  • 2026-06-24Calendarsvia Senate
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 449.
  • 2026-06-24Committeevia Senate
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • 2026-06-24Committee14000via Library of Congress
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • 2026-06-18Committeevia Senate
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • 2026-06-02IntroReferralvia Senate
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2026-06-02IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-10-07T11:03:18Z
    Protect College Sports Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Passed SenateESS2026-09-29T10:38:22Z
    Protect College Sports Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this billESS2026-09-29T10:38:22Z
    HBCU Sports Media and Connectivity Program
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to SenateRSS2026-06-27T03:38:28Z
    Protect College Sports Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIS2026-06-16T17:25:06Z
    Protect College Sports Act of 2026
  • Official Title as IntroducedIS2026-06-16T17:22:05Z
    A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.

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Policy area

Sports and Recreation

Summaries

00 · 2026-06-02 · Introduced in Senate

Protect College Sports Act of 2026

This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited antitrust exemption for schools and conferences to pool and sell certain college sports media rights. The requirements address elements of the court-approved agreement to settle In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (i.e., House settlement).

First, the bill statutorily prohibits institutions, conferences, or interstate intercollegiate athletic associations (e.g., the National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA]) from restricting student athletes from entering NIL agreements (subject to specified limitations). Students must report to their institution NIL compensation greater than $600.

The bill requires agents to register with a state and caps agent endorsement contract fees at 5%.

The bill also provides student athletes with one transfer without losing athletic eligibility and restricts football personnel from becoming the head football coach at a different institution during the same season.

Further, the bill prohibits institutions, conferences, or specified entities acting for the benefit of an institution from providing athletes with compensation that circumvents the limit on sharing revenue with student athletes established under the House settlement. The bill also makes the limit permanent and provides for an annual inflation adjustment.

Additionally, the bill establishes (subject to specified conditions) a limited antitrust exemption for institutions or conferences that form joint agreements to transfer their sports telecasting rights to a third party. Such an agreement requires participation from at least 75% of the institutions in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

25 · 2026-06-24 · Reported to Senate

Protect College Sports Act of 2026

This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited antitrust exemption for schools and conferences to pool and sell certain college sports media rights. The requirements address elements of the court-approved agreement to settle In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (i.e., House settlement).

First, the bill statutorily prohibits institutions, conferences, or interstate intercollegiate athletic associations (e.g., the National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA]) from restricting student athletes from entering NIL agreements (subject to specified limitations). Students must report to their institution NIL compensation greater than $600.

The bill requires agents to register with a state and caps agent endorsement contract fees at 5%.

The bill also provides student athletes with one transfer without losing athletic eligibility and restricts football personnel from becoming the head football coach at a different institution during the same season.

Further, the bill prohibits institutions, conferences, or specified entities acting for the benefit of an institution from providing athletes with compensation that circumvents the limit on sharing revenue with student athletes established under the House settlement. The bill also makes the limit permanent and provides for an annual inflation adjustment.

The bill generally prohibits Division I conferences from reducing the number of varsity or Olympic sports teams that a member institution must sponsor. Specifically, large institutions ($80 million or more in annual athletics revenue) must offer and maintain at least as many grant-in-aid opportunities and roster spots for sports that do not generate positive net revenue as the institution provided during academic year 2024-25. The bill provides for a waiver of this requirement under certain circumstances of financial hardship and the requirements expire nine years after the enactment of the bill.

Additionally, the bill establishes (subject to specified conditions) a limited antitrust exemption for institutions or conferences that form joint agreements to transfer their sports telecasting rights to a third party. Such an agreement requires participation from at least 75% of the institutions in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

Related bills

  • HR 9137 (119) Protect College Sports Act of 2026
    Latest: 2026-06-04 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (74)

  • SAMDT 6836 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-28T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] · [R-SC] · S001184
  • SAMDT 6835 (119)
    To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.
    Submitted 2026-09-24T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Latest: 2026-09-28 — Under the order of 9/28/26, amendment SA 6835 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 249.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · [D-NJ] · B001288
  • SAMDT 6831 (119)
    To modify the prohibition on certain conference mergers and acquisitions.
    Submitted 2026-09-24T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Latest: 2026-09-28 — Under the order of 9/28/26, amendment SA 6831, notwithstanding the adoption of amendment SA 6776, agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] · [R-FL] · M001244
  • SAMDT 6830 (119)
    To require the disclosure of foreign financing of intercollegiate athletics.
    Submitted 2026-09-24T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Latest: 2026-09-28 — Under the order of 9/28/26, amendment SA 6830, notwithstanding the adoption of amendment SA 6776, agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] · [R-SC] · S001184
  • SAMDT 6829 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-23T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] · [R-SC] · S001184
  • SAMDT 6828 (119)
    To modify the provision relating to the relationship of this Act to existing law.
    Submitted 2026-09-23T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Latest: 2026-09-28 — Under the order of 9/28/26, amendment SA 6828, notwithstanding the adoption of amendment SA 6776, agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 1. Record Vote Number: 245.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · [D-WI] · B001230
  • SAMDT 6827 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-23T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176
  • SAMDT 6826 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-23T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · [D-WI] · B001230
  • SAMDT 6825 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-23T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] · [D-GA] · W000790
  • SAMDT 6824 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · [R-TN] · B001243
  • SAMDT 6823 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] · [D-CT] · B001277
  • SAMDT 6822 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] · [D-CT] · B001277
  • SAMDT 6821 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] · [D-CT] · B001277
  • SAMDT 6820 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] · [D-CT] · B001277
  • SAMDT 6819 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] · [D-CT] · B001277
  • SAMDT 6818 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] · [R-SC] · S001184
  • SAMDT 6817 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] · [R-SC] · S001184
  • SAMDT 6816 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] · [R-SC] · S001184
  • SAMDT 6815 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] · [R-SC] · S001184
  • SAMDT 6814 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] · [R-SC] · S001184
  • SAMDT 6813 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] · [R-SC] · S001184
  • SAMDT 6812 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Armstrong, Alan [R-OK] · [R-OK] · A000383
  • SAMDT 6811 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] · [R-LA] · K000393
  • SAMDT 6810 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] · [R-AL] · T000278
  • SAMDT 6809 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] · [R-AL] · T000278
  • SAMDT 6808 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] · [R-FL] · M001244
  • SAMDT 6807 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] · [R-FL] · M001244
  • SAMDT 6806 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] · [R-AL] · B001319
  • SAMDT 6805 (119)
    To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes.
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Latest: 2026-09-28 — Under the order of 9/28/26, amendment SA 6805 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 248.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · [D-NJ] · B001288
  • SAMDT 6804 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · [D-NJ] · B001288
  • SAMDT 6803 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · [D-NJ] · B001288
  • SAMDT 6802 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · [D-NJ] · B001288
  • SAMDT 6801 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · [D-NJ] · B001288
  • SAMDT 6800 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · [D-NJ] · B001288
  • SAMDT 6799 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] · [D-GA] · W000790
  • SAMDT 6798 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] · [D-HI] · H001042
  • SAMDT 6797 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] · [D-HI] · H001042
  • SAMDT 6796 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-22T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] · [D-HI] · H001042
  • SAMDT 6795 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] · [D-CT] · M001169
  • SAMDT 6794 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] · [D-CT] · M001169
  • SAMDT 6793 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176
  • SAMDT 6790 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176
  • SAMDT 6789 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176
  • SAMDT 6788 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176
  • SAMDT 6787 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176
  • SAMDT 6786 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · [D-WI] · B001230
  • SAMDT 6785 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · [D-WI] · B001230
  • SAMDT 6784 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · [D-WI] · B001230
  • SAMDT 6783 (119)
    To improve the bill.
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Latest: 2026-09-23 — Considered by Senate. To improve the bill. (consideration: CR S4885)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · [R-SD] · T000250
  • SAMDT 6782 (119)
    To improve the bill.
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Latest: 2026-09-22 — SA 6782 fell when SA 6781 fell.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · [R-SD] · T000250
  • SAMDT 6781 (119)
    To improve the bill.
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Latest: 2026-09-23 — Considered by Senate. To improve the bill. (consideration: CR S4885)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · [R-SD] · T000250
  • SAMDT 6780 (119)
    To improve the bill.
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Latest: 2026-09-24 — SA 6780 fell when SA 6779 was tabled.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · [R-SD] · T000250
  • SAMDT 6779 (119)
    To improve the bill.
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Latest: 2026-09-24 — Motion to table amendment SA 6779 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · [R-SD] · T000250
  • SAMDT 6778 (119)
    To improve the bill.
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Latest: 2026-09-24 — SA 6778 fell when SA 6777 was tabled.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · [R-SD] · T000250
  • SAMDT 6777 (119)
    To improve the bill.
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Latest: 2026-09-24 — Motion to table amendment SA 6777 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · [R-SD] · T000250
  • SAMDT 6776 (119)
    In the nature of a substitute.
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Latest: 2026-09-24 — Amendment SA 6776 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 23. Record Vote Number: 242.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · [R-TX] · C001098
  • SAMDT 6775 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] · [D-NY] · G000555
  • SAMDT 6774 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] · [D-CT] · M001169
  • SAMDT 6773 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-16T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] · [R-OH] · H001104
  • SAMDT 6770 (119)
    Submitted 2026-09-14T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] · [R-AL] · T000278
  • SAMDT 6768 (119)
    Submitted 2026-08-07T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · [R-TX] · C001098
  • SAMDT 6763 (119)
    Submitted 2026-08-07T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] · [R-LA] · C001075
  • SAMDT 6762 (119)
    Submitted 2026-08-07T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] · [R-LA] · C001075
  • SAMDT 6761 (119)
    Submitted 2026-08-07T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] · [R-LA] · K000393
  • SAMDT 6760 (119)
    To limit price increases for college athletics tickets.
    Submitted 2026-08-07T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Latest: 2026-09-28 — Under the order of 9/28/26, amendment SA 6760, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 54. Record Vote Number: 247.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] · [R-LA] · K000393
  • SAMDT 6759 (119)
    Submitted 2026-08-07T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] · [R-LA] · K000393
  • SAMDT 6758 (119)
    To improve the bill.
    Submitted 2026-08-07T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Latest: 2026-09-28 — Under the order of 9/28/26, amendment SA 6758 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 1 - 94. Record Vote Number: 246.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] · [R-KY] · P000603
  • SAMDT 6757 (119)
    Submitted 2026-08-07T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] · [R-KY] · P000603
  • SAMDT 6756 (119)
    Submitted 2026-08-07T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · [R-TN] · B001243
  • SAMDT 6755 (119)
    Submitted 2026-08-06T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] · [R-UT] · L000577
  • SAMDT 6754 (119)
    Submitted 2026-08-06T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] · [R-FL] · M001244
  • SAMDT 6753 (119)
    Submitted 2026-08-06T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] · [R-FL] · M001244
  • SAMDT 6752 (119)
    Submitted 2026-08-06T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] · [R-FL] · M001244
  • SAMDT 6744 (119)
    Submitted 2026-08-05T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 4668 (119)
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] · [R-MO] · H001089

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  • S. 4668, Protect College Sports Act of 20262026-07-31T18:43:00Z
    As reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on June 24, 2026

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