The Protect College Sports Act was given a major boost in the U.S. Senate as it advanced out of a key committee on Thursday with a 19-9 vote. The federal bill is now headed to the Senate floor with an opportunity to make some sweeping changes to college sports, and it appears that Cody Campbell is excited by the move.
The billionaire booster of Texas Tech took to X to celebrate the decision, even as some major conferences oppose the act as a whole.
While Campbell’s delight was there for all to see, the Big Ten and SEC didn’t feel the same way, publicly opposing the decision, as it seemingly poses a threat to their interests.
“We continue to believe revisions are needed to secure our support for the bill,” a joint statement from the SEC and Big Ten conferences said.
“We are encouraged that several Commerce Committee members share our concerns and support these recommendations. We will continue working with stakeholders to ensure the PCSA delivers meaningful protections for student-athletes and lasting stability for college sports.”
What is the Protect College Sports Act about?
The Act would play a significant role in regulating how college sports function in the NIL era, with transfers and eligibility limited, a spending cap enforced, coaches being prevented from leaving their teams before the end of the campaign, and conferences given the option to pool their television rights.
A boost to women’s sports and Olympic programs is also expected as a result of the passing of the act.
Despite opposition from the SEC and Big Ten, college sports leaders have generally been lobbying Congress for years to regulate college sports, and even NCAA President Charlie Baker is among the bill’s supporters.
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