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Bill Text Stats

137
Analyzed sections
$5.2B
Detected dollar total
3
Tax signals
35
Deadlines

Signal counts

Tax density 2.2%
Spending density 29.2%
Benefits 89
Statutory Reference 41
Spending 40
Deadline 35
Courts 20
Privacy 11
Agency 10
Studies 7
Amendments 6
Enforcement 5
Grants 4
Tax 3
Rulemaking 1

Top agencies

Commission shall 8
Secretary of Commerce for 1
Secretary of Education 1

Statutory references

15 U.S.C. 1293 3
20 U.S.C. 1092 3
20 U.S.C. 1681 3
15 U.S.C. 1291 2
15 U.S.C. 7801 2
20 U.S.C. 1001 2
20 U.S.C. 1061 2
20 U.S.C. 1070a 2

House Votes

No House roll call votes have been linked to this bill yet.

Timeline

Oct 5, 2026

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Oct 5, 2026

Received in the House.

Oct 5, 2026

Held at the desk.

Sep 28, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 22. Record Vote Number: 250. (text: CR S5044-5063)

Sep 28, 2026

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5021-5064)

Sep 28, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 22. Record Vote Number: 250.

Sep 28, 2026

Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 22. Record Vote Number: 250. (text: CR S5044-5063)

Sep 24, 2026

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4959-4962)

Sep 24, 2026

Cloture on the measure, as amended, invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 25. Record Vote Number: 243.

Sep 24, 2026

The committee substitute tabled by Voice Vote.

Sep 23, 2026

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4885)

Sep 22, 2026

Motion by Senator Thune to recommit to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 6781) fell when cloture was invoked on amendment SA 6776 in Senate.

Sep 22, 2026

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4851)

Sep 22, 2026

Considered by Senate.

Sep 17, 2026

Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4773-4774)

Sep 17, 2026

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 22. Record Vote Number: 236. (CR S4773-4774)

Sep 17, 2026

Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4777-4790)

Sep 17, 2026

Motion by Senator Thune to recommit to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 6781) made in Senate. (CR S4789)

Sep 17, 2026

Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4789)

Sep 16, 2026

Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4743)

Sep 15, 2026

Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 24. Record Vote Number: 235. (CR S4715-4716)

Sep 15, 2026

Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.

Aug 5, 2026

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4449)

Aug 5, 2026

Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449)

Jun 24, 2026

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Jun 24, 2026

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Jun 24, 2026

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 449.

Jun 18, 2026

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Jun 2, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Jun 2, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Affected Sectors

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Education
775 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 88%

Higher education

Higher education

School athletics

Technology and data privacy
83 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 82%

e entity including hiring and training information technology personnel to support student learning; (3) strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the networks and information systems of the eligible entity, including through network monitori

nt and technology in the campus facilities of the eligible entity related to telecommunications, journalism, media, and cybersecurity. (c) Prohibited uses An eligible entity that receives a grant under this title may not use the grant funds

nt and technology in the campus facilities of the eligible entity related to telecommunications, journalism, media, and cybersecurity. (c) Prohibited uses An eligible entity that receives a grant under this title may not use the grant funds

Telecom and broadband
68 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 86%

Secretary of Commerce for Telecommunications and Information secretary of commerce for telecommunications and information

Secretary of Commerce for Telecommunications and Information he House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (2) Assistant Secretary The term Assistant Secretary means the Assistant

presentatives. (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Telecommunications and Information. (3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' has the meaning given the term in t

Finance and banking
65 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 78%

to help the student athlete pursue the academic interests of and improve academic outcomes for the student athlete. (b) Financial literacy and life skills An institution that offers financial literacy and life skills programming directed to

to help the student athlete pursue the academic interests of and improve academic outcomes for the student athlete. (b) Financial literacy and life skills An institution that offers financial literacy and life skills programming directed to

to help the student athlete pursue the academic interests of and improve academic outcomes for the student athlete. (b) Financial literacy and life skills An institution that offers financial literacy and life skills programming directed to

Healthcare
21 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 78%

Commission shall niversity administration, sports law, labor law, athlete welfare, sports economics, health care, or sports medicine. (3) Co-chairs, executive director, and staff (A) Co-chairs The Commission shall have 2 co-chairs, of whom—

Commission shall athlete welfare, sports economics, health care, or sports medicine. (3) Co-chairs, executive director, and staff.-- (A) Co-chairs.--The Commission shall have 2 co- chairs, of whom-- (i) 1 co-chair shall be a member selected

Commission shall niversity administration, sports law, labor law, athlete welfare, sports economics, health care, or sports medicine. (3) Co-chairs, executive director, and staff (A) Co-chairs The Commission shall have 2 co-chairs, of whom—

Transportation
21 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 85%

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Standing Senate

) Composition Subject to paragraph (2), the Commission shall be composed of 24 members, of whom— (A) 4 members shall be appointed by the chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, in consultation with the

ntercollegiate athletic association shall submit to the Secretary of Education, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on— (A)

Labor and employment
18 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 78%

sentatives. (2) Requirements Members of the Commission shall be individuals who are nationally recognized for expertise, knowledge, or experience in matters related to college athletics, university administration, sports law, labor law, ath

Commission shall niversity administration, sports law, labor law, athlete welfare, sports economics, health care, or sports medicine. (3) Co-chairs, executive director, and staff (A) Co-chairs The Commission shall have 2 co-chairs, of whom—

sentatives. (2) Requirements Members of the Commission shall be individuals who are nationally recognized for expertise, knowledge, or experience in matters related to college athletics, university administration, sports law, labor law, ath

Energy
16 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 80%

Commission shall r of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the ranking member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (2) Requirements Members of the Commission shall be individuals who are nat

Commission shall tion with the ranking member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (2) Requirements.--Members of the Commission shall be individuals who are nationally recognized for expertise, knowledge,

Commission shall r of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the ranking member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (2) Requirements Members of the Commission shall be individuals who are nat

Defense
14 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 80%

tutions that are members of the conference would be less than the membership requirements under section 5(b)(1)(A). (b) Defenses not applicable A transaction prohibited under subsection (a) may not be justified by efficiencies, procompetiti

tutions that are members of the conference would be less than the membership requirements under section 5(b)(1)(A). (b) Defenses not applicable A transaction prohibited under subsection (a) may not be justified by efficiencies, procompetiti

lly enforceable agreement in effect on the date of enactment of the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, or to provide a defense to or immunity from a claim arising from breach or nonperformance of such contract or legally enforceable agreem

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Agency sample by amount

Where the local sample is concentrated

$42.8B
Department of Education $37.7B
227 sampled awards
Department of Commerce $5.0B
65 sampled awards

Amounts reflect the local USAspending sample linked through agency text signals, not bill-caused spending.

Largest sampled awards

Award records in this context

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CALIFORNIA $2.3B
grants · Department of Education
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CALIFORNIA $2.2B
grants · Department of Education
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CALIFORNIA $2.1B
grants · Department of Education
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CALIFORNIA $2.0B
grants · Department of Education
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY $1.6B
grants · Department of Commerce
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CALIFORNIA $1.5B
grants · Department of Education

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Agency spending context

Department of Education

Matched bill text signal: Secretary of Education
Sampled awards227
Award amount in local sample$37,746,730,819
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Department of Commerce

Matched bill text signal: Secretary of Commerce for
Sampled awards65
Award amount in local sample$5,009,033,126
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grants · 2620B109
Award amount
$1,559,362,480

PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT CLOSING THE BROADBAND AVAILABILITY GAP AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FIVE-YEAR ACTION PLAN.THE PROPOSED PROJECT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PLANNING AND PRE-DEPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES: RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTION, INCLUDING INITIAL IDENTIFICATION OF UNSERVED LOCATIONS AND UNDERSERVED LOCATIONS CONSISTENT WITH RULES, REGULATIONS, AND PROCESSES COMMISSION HAS ESTABLISHED FOR MAKING DETERMINATIONS IN BROADBAND DATA MAPS; THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR PRE-PLANNING ACTIVITIES; TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES OF BROADBAND PROGRAM OR OFFICE OF ELIGIBLE ENTITY OR EMPLOYEES OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF ELIGIBLE ENTITY, AND RELATED STAFFING CAPACITY OR CONSULTING OR CONTRACTED SUPPORT TO EFFECTUATE GOALS OF BEAD PROGRAM; ESTABLISHING, OPERATING, OR INCREASING CAPACITY OF A BROADBAND OFFICE THAT OVERSEES BROADBAND PROGRAMS AND BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT IN AN ELIGIBLE ENTITY; ASSET MAPPING ACROSS THE ELIGIBLE ENTITY TO CATALOGUE BROADBAND ADOPTION, AFFORDABILITY, EQUITY, ACCESS AND DEPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES OCCURRING WITHIN THE ELIGIBLE ENTITY; CONDUCTING SURVEYS OF UNSERVED, UNDERSERVED, AND UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES TO BETTER UNDERSTAND BARRIERS TO ADOPTION; REASONABLE POST-NOFO, PRE-AWARD EXPENSES $100,000 RELATING TO PREPARATION OF PROGRAM SUBMISSIONS OR ADDING ADDITIONAL CAPACITY IN PREPARATION FOR BEAD PROGRAM; PUBLICATIONS, OUTREACH, AND COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT; PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO POTENTIAL SUBGRANTEES, INCLUDING THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS; AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MEETING THE LOCAL COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION IV.C.1.C OF THIS NOFO INCLUDING CAPACITY BUILDING AT THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL LEVELS OR CONTRACTED SUPPORT. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE OUTCOMES OF MICHIGAN'S PROPOSED PROJECT, "MI CONNECTED FUTURE," ARE THE CREATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE FIVE-YEAR ACTION PLAN IDENTIFYING MICHIGAN'S BROADBAND ACCESS, AFFORDABILITY, EQUITY, AND ADOPTION NEEDS, SERVING AS A BENCHMARK FOR ADOPTING STRATEGIES, GOALS, AND INITIAL MEASURES FOR CONNECTING ALL RESIDENTS OF MICHIGAN WITH RELIABLE BROADBAND SERVICE; COMPREHENSIVELY ADDRESSING CONNECTIVITY CHALLENGES AND CREATE A MORE DIGITALLY EQUITABLE STATE BY COMBINING BEAD AND SDEPG EFFORTS INTO A SINGLE, ROBUST COMPREHENSIVE BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE AND DIGITAL EQUITY PLAN ADDRESSING THE STATE'S CHALLENGES AND CONNECT EVERY RESIDENT, BUSINESS, INSTITUTION, AND COMMUNITY TO HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND; THEREBY, REDUCING CONFUSION AMONG STAKEHOLDERS; CREATING AN INCLUSIVE PLAN BY WEAVING TOGETHER THE UNIVERSAL ACCESS AND DIGITAL EQUITY GOALS OF BOTH PROGRAMS; AND MAKING EFFICIENT USE OF FEDERAL RESOURCES BY REDUCING THE DUPLICATIVE ACTIVITIES AND SHARING OF COSTS. IN ADDITION TO OVERARCHING GOALS, MORE SPECIFIC OUTCOMES INCLUDE ALLOWING FOR BETTER GAUGING OF ACTIVITY PROGRESS AND A MEANS FOR MEASURING ACTIVITY COMPLETION, GREATER CAPACITY AND THE CREATION OF A MORE COMPREHENSIVE FIVE-YEAR ACTION PLAN, AS WELL AS FUTURE PROJECT DELIVERABLES; CREATING AN ASSET INVENTORY TO IDENTIFY GAPS WHEN COMPARED WITH NEEDS ASSESSMENT; COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING OF COMMUNITY NEEDS. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE UNSERVED AND UNDERSERVED GROUPS IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN WITH A FOCUS ON RURAL AND UNSERVED POPULATIONS.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT INTEND TO INTEND TO SUBAWARD FUNDS.

grants · 1220B417

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Department of Commerce
Award amount
$1,169,947,393

PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT CLOSING THE BROADBAND AVAILABILITY GAP AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FIVE-YEAR ACTION PLAN.THE PROPOSED PROJECT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PLANNING AND PRE-DEPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES: RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTION, INCLUDING INITIAL IDENTIFICATION OF UNSERVED LOCATIONS AND UNDERSERVED LOCATIONS CONSISTENT WITH RULES, REGULATIONS, AND PROCESSES COMMISSION HAS ESTABLISHED FOR MAKING DETERMINATIONS IN BROADBAND DATA MAPS; PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO POTENTIAL SUBGRANTEES, INCLUDING THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS; ESTABLISHING, OPERATING, OR INCREASING CAPACITY OF A BROADBAND OFFICE THAT OVERSEES BROADBAND PROGRAMS AND BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT IN AN ELIGIBLE ENTITY; ASSET MAPPING ACROSS THE ELIGIBLE ENTITY TO CATALOGUE BROADBAND ADOPTION, AFFORDABILITY, EQUITY, ACCESS AND DEPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES OCCURRING WITHIN THE ELIGIBLE ENTITY; CONDUCTING SURVEYS OF UNSERVED, UNDERSERVED, AND UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES TO BETTER UNDERSTAND BARRIERS TO ADOPTION; AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MEETING THE LOCAL COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION IV.C.1.C OF THIS NOFO INCLUDING CAPACITY BUILDING AT THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL LEVELS OR CONTRACTED SUPPORT. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE APPLICANT'S PROPOSED ACTIVITIES WILL INFORM THE CREATION OF A FIVE-YEAR ACTION PLAN, BY CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTION, COMPILING THE RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTED FROM THE ESTABLISHED LOCAL TECHNOLOGY PLANNING TEAMS (LTPTS) INTO A COMPREHENSIVE LIST CREATED FROM THEIR WORKSHOPS AND SURVEYS AND IDENTIFYING PRIORITIES; PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH PLANNED WORKSHOPS TO DISCUSS THE LTPTS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, SEEKING INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC ON THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS, AND DEDICATING TIME TO INTERACT WITH POTENTIAL PROGRAM APPLICANTS TO ENSURE A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROCESS AND OFFER Q&A TIME; INCREASING OFFICE STAFF CAPACITY AND EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS, OVERSEE PROJECTS, AND PROCESS OF PROJECT INVOICES; ASSISTING WITH LOCAL COORDINATION AND CONTRACTED SUPPORT THROUGH FUNDING TO THE LTPTS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND PROVIDE PERSPECTIVE ON BROADBAND INTERNET GAPS, NEEDS, AND STRATEGIES; AND ENGAGING WITH QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS IN DEVELOPING THE FIVE-YEAR ACTION PLAN, INITIAL PROPOSAL, ASSET MAPPING, AND MORE DETAILED BROADBAND INTERNET MAPPING.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE UNSERVED AND UNDERSERVED GROUPS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA WITH A FOCUS ON RURAL AND UNSERVED POPULATIONS.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT INTEND TO INTEND TO SUBAWARD FUNDS.

grants · 0220B066
Award amount
$1,017,139,672

PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT CLOSING THE BROADBAND AVAILABILITY GAP AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FIVE-YEAR ACTION PLAN.THE PROPOSED PROJECT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PLANNING AND PRE-DEPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES: RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTION, INCLUDING INITIAL IDENTIFICATION OF UNSERVED LOCATIONS AND UNDERSERVED LOCATIONS CONSISTENT WITH RULES, REGULATIONS, AND PROCESSES COMMISSION HAS ESTABLISHED FOR MAKING DETERMINATIONS IN BROADBAND DATA MAPS; PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO POTENTIAL SUBGRANTEES, INCLUDING THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS; TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES OF BROADBAND PROGRAM OR OFFICE OF ELIGIBLE ENTITY OR EMPLOYEES OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF ELIGIBLE ENTITY, AND RELATED STAFFING CAPACITY OR CONSULTING OR CONTRACTED SUPPORT TO EFFECTUATE GOALS OF BEAD PROGRAM; ESTABLISHING, OPERATING, OR INCREASING CAPACITY OF A BROADBAND OFFICE THAT OVERSEES BROADBAND PROGRAMS AND BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT IN AN ELIGIBLE ENTITY; ASSET MAPPING ACROSS THE ELIGIBLE ENTITY TO CATALOGUE BROADBAND ADOPTION, AFFORDABILITY, EQUITY, ACCESS AND DEPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES OCCURRING WITHIN THE ELIGIBLE ENTITY; COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MEETING THE LOCAL COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION IV.C.1.C OF THIS NOFO INCLUDING CAPACITY BUILDING AT THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL LEVELS OR CONTRACTED SUPPORT; AND REASONABLE POST-NOFO, PRE-AWARD EXPENSES $100,000 RELATING TO PREPARATION OF PROGRAM SUBMISSIONS OR ADDING ADDITIONAL CAPACITY IN PREPARATION FOR BEAD PROGRAM.EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE OUTCOMES OF ALASKA'S PROPOSED PROJECT, "CONNECT NORTH!," ARE A COMPREHENSIVE FIVE-YEAR ACTION PLAN, INITIAL AND FINAL PROPOSALS, AND CLIMATE THREAT ASSESSMENT, IDENTIFYING ALASKA'S BROADBAND ACCESS, AFFORDABILITY, EQUITY, AND ADOPTION NEEDS; SERVING AS A BENCHMARK FOR ADOPTING STRATEGIES, GOALS, AND INITIAL MEASURES FOR CONNECTING ALL RESIDENTS OF ALASKA WITH RELIABLE BROADBAND SERVICE; ALLOWING NATIVE ALASKANS TO MAINTAIN A TRADITIONAL CULTURAL LIFESTYLE WHILE FULLY PARTICIPATING IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY; AND MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR EVERY ALASKAN TO PARTICIPATE AND BE COMPETITIVE IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY BY FACILITATING ACCESS TO THE FULL BENEFITS OF BROADBAND WITH IMPROVED QUALITY OF SERVICE AND LOWER COSTS. MORE SPECIFIC OUTCOMES INCLUDE RESEARCH THAT WILL HELP INFORM DECISIONS THROUGHOUT PROGRAM DELIVERY AND SUCCESSFUL ACHIEVEMENTS OF DELIVERABLES. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE UNSERVED AND UNDERSERVED GROUPS IN THE STATE OF ALASKA WITH A FOCUS ON RURAL AND UNSERVED POPULATIONS.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT INTEND TO SUBAWARD FUNDS

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Summary

25 Reported to Senate Sep 21, 2026

Protect College Sports Act of 2026 This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited antitrust exemption for schools and conferences to pool and sell certain college sports media rights. The requirements address elements of the court-approved agreement to settle In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (i.e., House settlement ). First, the bill statutorily prohibits institutions, conferences, or interstate intercollegiate athletic associations (e.g., the National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA]) from restricting student athletes from entering NIL agreements (subject to specified limitations). Students must report to their institution NIL compensation greater than $600. The bill requires agents to register with a state and caps agent endorsement contract fees at 5%. The bill also provides student athletes with one transfer without losing athletic eligibility and restricts football personnel from becoming the head football coach at a different institution during the same season. Further, the bill prohibits institutions, conferences, or specified entities acting for the benefit of an institution from providing athletes with compensation that circumvents the limit on sharing revenue with student athletes established under the House settlement. The bill also makes the limit permanent and provides for an annual inflation adjustment. The bill generally prohibits Division I conferences from reducing the number of varsity or Olympic sports teams that a member institution must sponsor. Specifically, large institutions ($80 million or more in annual athletics revenue) must offer and maintain at least as many grant-in-aid opportunities and roster spots for sports that do not generate positive net revenue as the institution provided during academic year 2024-25. The bill provides for a waiver of this requirement under certain circumstances of financial hardship and the requirements expire nine years after the enactment of the bill. Additionally, the bill establishes (subject to specified conditions) a limited antitrust exemption for institutions or conferences that form joint agreements to transfer their sports telecasting rights to a third party. Such an agreement requires participation from at least 75% of the institutions in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

00 Introduced in Senate Jun 23, 2026

Protect College Sports Act of 2026 This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited antitrust exemption for schools and conferences to pool and sell certain college sports media rights. The requirements address elements of the court-approved agreement to settle In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (i.e., House settlement ). First, the bill statutorily prohibits institutions, conferences, or interstate intercollegiate athletic associations (e.g., the National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA]) from restricting student athletes from entering NIL agreements (subject to specified limitations). Students must report to their institution NIL compensation greater than $600. The bill requires agents to register with a state and caps agent endorsement contract fees at 5%. The bill also provides student athletes with one transfer without losing athletic eligibility and restricts football personnel from becoming the head football coach at a different institution during the same season. Further, the bill prohibits institutions, conferences, or specified entities acting for the benefit of an institution from providing athletes with compensation that circumvents the limit on sharing revenue with student athletes established under the House settlement. The bill also makes the limit permanent and provides for an annual inflation adjustment. Additionally, the bill establishes (subject to specified conditions) a limited antitrust exemption for institutions or conferences that form joint agreements to transfer their sports telecasting rights to a third party. Such an agreement requires participation from at least 75% of the institutions in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

Sponsors

Ricketts, Pete
Cosponsor

Ricketts, Pete

Republican · NE · R000618

Joined Aug 5, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
139 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Amendments

74 amendments
119/samdt/6758 Sep 28, 2026

To improve the bill.

Under the order of 9/28/26, amendment SA 6758 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 1 - 94. Record Vote Number: 246.

119/samdt/6760 Sep 28, 2026

To limit price increases for college athletics tickets.

Under the order of 9/28/26, amendment SA 6760, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 54. Record Vote Number: 247.

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119/samdt/6776 Sep 24, 2026

In the nature of a substitute.

Amendment SA 6776 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 23. Record Vote Number: 242.

119/samdt/6777 Sep 24, 2026

To improve the bill.

Motion to table amendment SA 6777 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

119/samdt/6778 Sep 24, 2026

To improve the bill.

SA 6778 fell when SA 6777 was tabled.

119/samdt/6779 Sep 24, 2026

To improve the bill.

Motion to table amendment SA 6779 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

119/samdt/6780 Sep 24, 2026

To improve the bill.

SA 6780 fell when SA 6779 was tabled.

119/samdt/6781 Sep 22, 2026

To improve the bill.

SA 6781 (the instructions of the motion to commit) fell when cloture was invoked on amendment SA 6776.

119/samdt/6782 Sep 22, 2026

To improve the bill.

SA 6782 fell when SA 6781 fell.

119/samdt/6783 Sep 22, 2026

To improve the bill.

SA 6783 fell when SA 6782 fell.

119/samdt/6805 Sep 28, 2026

To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes.

Under the order of 9/28/26, amendment SA 6805 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 248.

119/samdt/6828 Sep 28, 2026

To modify the provision relating to the relationship of this Act to existing law.

Under the order of 9/28/26, amendment SA 6828, notwithstanding the adoption of amendment SA 6776, agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 1. Record Vote Number: 245.

119/samdt/6830 Sep 28, 2026

To require the disclosure of foreign financing of intercollegiate athletics.

Under the order of 9/28/26, amendment SA 6830, notwithstanding the adoption of amendment SA 6776, agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

119/samdt/6831 Sep 28, 2026

To modify the prohibition on certain conference mergers and acquisitions.

Under the order of 9/28/26, amendment SA 6831, notwithstanding the adoption of amendment SA 6776, agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

119/samdt/6835 Sep 28, 2026

To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.

Under the order of 9/28/26, amendment SA 6835 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 249.

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