Senate passes Protect College Sports Act bill; athletes warn it limits leverage

The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, turning changes to NIL compensation, athlete pay, transfers, healthcare and college-sports governance into a live federal proposal. It is still a bill, not law. Supporters say it would stabilize the system, while Cory Booker and athlete advocates argue it protects coaches and schools while limiting players’ leverage, especially in football and men’s basketball.