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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 8, 2026Miami-Dade

Senate schedules Protect College Sports Act for September vote

The Senate failed to hold a vote on the Protect College Sports Act during an all-night session ending Saturday, but the bill has been placed on the calendar for a vote next month following the summer recess.

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Why It Matters

The bill's placement on the September calendar determines the timeline for potential federal regulation of college athletics.

Key Facts

  • The Protect College Sports Act did not receive a vote during the pre-recess session.
  • The Senate session concluded early Saturday morning.
  • The bill is officially placed on the Senate calendar for September.
  • The Senate is currently in a summer recess period.

Who's Mentioned

organizationBig Ten“Athletic conference that initially opposed the bill.”personMaria Cantwell“Co-sponsor of the Protect College Sports Act.”organizationCongressional Black Caucus“Opposed the bill.”personChristy Hedgpeth“President of Playfly Sports Properties.”organizationAFL-CIO“Opposed the bill.”personJosh Hawley“Senator who expressed skepticism regarding the bill.”personTed Cruz“Co-sponsor of the Protect College Sports Act.”personJohn Thune“Senate Majority Leader who scheduled the bill for September.”personTommy Tuberville“Senator who expressed skepticism regarding the bill.”personTodd Blanche“Attorney General nominee whose confirmation process impacted the Senate agenda.”organizationSenate“The legislative body responsible for the vote.”organizationSEC“Athletic conference that initially opposed the bill.”