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Cruz, Cantwell Push NCAA Reform Bill Backed by White House

5/21/2026

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Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) will unveil a bill codifying NCAA rules.
The White House committee secured a letter of support from over 30 sports leaders.
The draft would address the transfer portal, media-rights pooling and student-athlete employee status, cap coaches’ pay, create a Group-Six playoff and keep $20.5 million NIL cap.
Hearings are set before the August recess, with the Congressional Black Caucus saying it will block bills.

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Story summary

Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) will unveil a bill codifying NCAA rules.
The White House committee secured a letter of support from over 30 sports leaders.
The draft would address the transfer portal, media-rights pooling and student-athlete employee status, cap coaches’ pay, create a Group-Six playoff and keep $20.5 million NIL cap.
Hearings are set before the August recess, with the Congressional Black Caucus saying it will block bills.