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Cruz Predicts Senate Vote on Protect College Sports Act This Week or Next
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In Short: Sen. Ted Cruz expects the Protect College Sports Act to receive a Senate vote in the next 10 days, following a push from lawmakers and support from coaches like Nick Saban.
Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, expects the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) to receive a Senate vote in the next 10 days, according to remarks made on Capitol Hill on Monday. The bill, which aims to reverse recent changes in college athletics, is co-sponsored by Cruz and Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.).
Cruz, who helped kick off ESPN's college football coverage this past Saturday, outlined his support for the PCSA, describing the current unregulated state of the transfer portal as detrimental to players, coaches, schools, and fans. The bill includes provisions such as an antitrust exemption for the NCAA and conferences, a one-time unrestricted transfer limit, and limitations on revenue-sharing spending.
While Sen. Corey Booker (D-N.J.) is the most vocal opponent of the bill, arguing that it places unfair limitations on the earning potential of college athletes, supporters like Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and former college football coaches such as Nick Saban and Deion Sanders are advocating for its passage. Cantwell cited the need to control spending in college sports as a key reason to support the bill.
The Senate Commerce Committee had previously voted on the bill, but it did not reach the floor. However, Cruz and Schmitt are confident that the bill will get a vote after the congressional recess, with the hope that it will be second in line for a floor vote behind the Clarity Act, which aims to regulate cryptocurrency.
What's confirmed
- Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, expects the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) to receive a Senate vote in the next 10 days, according to remarks made on Capitol Hill on Monday. The bill, which aims to reverse recent changes in college athletics, is co-sponsored by Cruz and Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.).
- Cruz, who helped kick off ESPN's college football coverage this past Saturday, outlined his support for the PCSA, describing the current unregulated state of the transfer portal as detrimental to players, coaches, schools, and fans. The bill includes provisions such as an antitrust exemption for the NCAA and conferences, a one-time unrestricted transfer limit, and limitations on revenue-sharing spending.
- While Sen. Corey Booker (D-N.J.) is the most vocal opponent of the bill, arguing that it places unfair limitations on the earning potential of college athletes, supporters like Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and former college football coaches such as Nick Saban and Deion Sanders are advocating for its passage. Cantwell cited the need to control spending in college sports as a key reason to support the bill.
- The Senate Commerce Committee had previously voted on the bill, but it did not reach the floor. However, Cruz and Schmitt are confident that the bill will get a vote after the congressional recess, with the hope that it will be second in line for a floor vote behind the Clarity Act, which aims to regulate cryptocurrency.
What's still developing
- Cruz champions the PSCA as bipartisan legislation, co-sponsoring the bill alongside U.S.
- However, Cruz and bill co-sponsor Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) said it was “guaranteed” to get a vote after the break. $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C. on Monday and the session will continue through Oct. 2.
- Monday’s remarks also came after Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said while he hopes there are 60 votes, he didn’t know for sure if that was the case.
- But Ted Cruz said the hope from the start was to surpass that total and give the Protect College Sports Act momentum to get it to the House of Representatives and, ultimately, President Donald Trump’s desk.
- The House of Representatives voted to cut two weeks from its September session and will now break Sept. 17.
- Depending on what happens with the Clarity Act and whether there’s a filibuster, Cruz said the Protect College Sports Act could get to the floor as soon as Tuesday.