Cruz, Cantwell Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reform College Sports Rules

Legislative Framework for a Changing Industry

Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., announced the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The legislation aims to stabilize the college athletics industry by granting the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption, setting athlete compensation caps, and establishing new federal standards for player transfers and eligibility. Legislative Framework for a … Read more