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Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act on Athlete Pay
Original: The Protect College Sports Act of 2026: What the Senate-Passed NIL Bill Would Mean for College Athletics
The Senate has passed the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, a bill that would create a federal framework for name, image and likeness payments to college athletes. If enacted, it would set national rules governing NIL deals, overriding a patchwork of state laws and reshaping how universities, athletic departments and athletes negotiate endorsement income.
Why now: Federal NIL legislation would directly affect college athletes, schools and boosters, so its Senate passage is drawing wide attention in sports and legal circles.
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Evidence
- The Protect College Sports Act of 2026: What the Senate-Passed NIL Bill Would Mean for College Athletics · Duane Morris Government Strategies
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