college athlete NIL rights

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell introduced the 111-page Protect College Sports Act on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The bipartisan legislation seeks to establish federal standards for name, image, and likeness (NIL) payments, regulate the transfer portal, and implement a “Lane Kiffin Rule” to restrict mid-season coaching movement. Standardizing Federal Oversight for Collegiate Athletics … Read more