Amendment Agreed to in the Senate on September 28, 2026 · 95 Yea, 1 Nay, 3 Not Voting
Question: On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
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 intercolle…