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Senate Adjourns Without Vote, College Sports Bill Stalls

7/31/2026

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The U.S. Senate adjourned without voting on the Protect College Sports Act, reducing the bill’s chances.
The bill cleared the Senate Commerce Committee by a 19-9 vote, with seven Democrats joining Republicans.
The Act would cap conference membership at 19 schools, add $22.5 million for retention, $5 million for women’s pools, and increase the athlete-payment limit by $21 million.

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The U.S. Senate adjourned without voting on the Protect College Sports Act, reducing the bill’s chances.
The bill cleared the Senate Commerce Committee by a 19-9 vote, with seven Democrats joining Republicans.
The Act would cap conference membership at 19 schools, add $22.5 million for retention, $5 million for women’s pools, and increase the athlete-payment limit by $21 million.