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Senate Advances Protect College Sports Act, NCAA Warns Championship Delay

7/18/2026

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The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act.
Senator Eric Schmitt warned only weeks remain before the August recess and said roughly 60 Senate votes could overcome a filibuster.
NCAA President Charlie Baker cautioned that delay could halt national championships because uniform eligibility rules would be missing.
Baker noted betting harassment via hundreds of Venmo requests and that 40% of transfer-portal athletes did not enroll elsewhere.

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The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act.
Senator Eric Schmitt warned only weeks remain before the August recess and said roughly 60 Senate votes could overcome a filibuster.
NCAA President Charlie Baker cautioned that delay could halt national championships because uniform eligibility rules would be missing.
Baker noted betting harassment via hundreds of Venmo requests and that 40% of transfer-portal athletes did not enroll elsewhere.