The Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan effort to support college sports, may not advance after recent midterm elections resulted in a Democratic majority in Congress. The bill, which passed the Senate in September, is unlikely to be voted on in the House before the current session ends in January 2027. Legal experts indicate that the bill's future is uncertain, with the possibility of needing to be reintroduced in a new Congress, potentially leading to changes that address athlete rights and governance issues in college sports.
Key facts
- The Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate on September 28, 2026.
- Democrats gained control of both the Senate and House in the midterm elections.
- Legal experts estimate an 80% chance the bill will not pass before January 2027.
- The current version of the bill may need to be reintroduced in a new Congress.
- Future legislation may address collective bargaining rights for college athletes.
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