The Senate voted 74-24 to halt debate on the Protect College Sports Act, advancing it toward a final vote. Co-sponsors Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen.

Maria Cantwell praised the bipartisan support, though critics like Sen. Chris Murphy called it a system of exploitation. All four Black Democrats opposed the bill, which is also opposed by the NAACP.

The vote followed a crisis involving LSU and players in NFL training camps. The bill addresses spiraling college sports spending, lawsuits, and the transfer portal. Cantwell's report found a $519.9 million increase in athletic support among Power 4 schools from 2015 to 2025.

Key provisions include a 22% revenue-sharing cap, a $27.5 million retention pool, pooled TV media rights, one free transfer, and five-year eligibility limits. The bill has support from coaches Nick Saban, Deion Sanders, John Calipari, and Mark Few.