Protect College Sports Act Hits 10 GOP Objections as Senate Vote Nears August Recess
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Updated · CBS Sports · Aug 7
Protect College Sports Act Hits 10 GOP Objections as Senate Vote Nears August Recess
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Aug 7
Summary
John Thune filed cloture on the updated bipartisan bill, but 10 Republican objections were still blocking the unanimous consent needed for an expedited Senate vote by Friday afternoon.
John Kennedy is weighing a 4% cap on annual ticket-price increases and language clarifying the bill would not shield the NCAA from liability, while Thune said the measure still needs more clarity.
Josh Hawley, Jim Banks and Tommy Tuberville also filed an amendment to preserve state laws restricting transgender participation in women's sports, a move likely to further weaken Democratic support.
The Congressional Black Caucus opposed the bill this week, saying athletes and Black communities were not meaningfully involved in shaping legislation that could reshape college sports economics.
The push comes days after Big Ten and SEC backing raised hopes for quick passage, but if no expedited vote happens before recess, the bill may slip to September despite reported optimism it can reach 60 votes.