WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee issued the following news release:
Today, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee released updated bill text (https://www.commerce.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PCSA-Text-091726.pdf) for the Protect College Sports Act (https://www.commerce.senate.gov/protect-college-sports-act/). The Senate overwhelmingly voted to move the bill forward today (77-22), setting up the chamber for debate and possible final passage next week.
Upon releasing bill text (https://www.commerce.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PCSA-Text-091726.pdf), Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said: "Fans, student athletes, coaches, and representatives on both sides of ...