HR. 9137In Committee
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Establishes federal rules for college athlete name image and likeness agreements, athlete transfers, and certain pooled sports media rights arrangements
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes federal rules for college athlete name image and likeness agreements, athlete transfers, and certain pooled sports media rights arrangements
Key points
- Require agent registration
- Prohibit NIL restrictions
- Authorize limited antitrust exemption
- Allow one athlete transfer
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-06-04 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedSports and Recreation