U.S. Senate · September 28, 2026
Roll call 250 · 119th Congress, session 2
S. 4668 — Protect College Sports Act of 2026
The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
Passed
77 yes 22 no
The Senate said yes · recorded as “Bill Passed”
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
What was being voted on
119-S-4668 — Protect College Sports Act of 2026
This bill sets national rules for student athlete name, image, and likeness rights. It creates protections for academic progress, medical coverage, and health and safety standards. The legislation also modifies the Sports Broadcasting Act to allow the formation of entities that sell media rights and share revenue. Additionally, it establishes a Congressional Commission on the Future of College Athletics. Finally, the bill creates a grant program to improve broadband, technology, and sports broadcast infrastructure at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
