College Sports Bill Stalls Then Revives | Amarillo News

The Protect College Sports Act, designed to rein in runaway spending in college athletics and regulate how student-athletes profit from their name, image, and likeness, narrowly missed a vote before the Senate recessed. After gaining support from major conferences following intense negotiations, the bill faced pushback from lawmakers in certain states and civil rights/labor groups over its impact on athlete equity and financial fairness. With competing priorities like funding bills and key appointments, the bill was delayed—but now it’s back on the Senate calendar for next month, with sponsors aiming for 60+ votes to pass it. The core proposal seeks to cap third-party endorsement deals by funneling revenue into a new player fund, though critics warn this won’t stop the money from spiraling. Passage in the Senate is seen as possible, but the House remains a tougher hurdle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f2f1a83414a45325