S. 4668Introduced
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Establishes federal rules for college athlete name image and likeness agreements, athlete transfers, and limited antitrust treatment for pooled college sports media rights
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes federal rules for college athlete name image and likeness agreements, athlete transfers, and limited antitrust treatment for pooled college sports media rights
Key points
- Require NIL compensation reporting
- Prohibit NIL restrictions
- Authorize pooled media rights agreements
- Limit agent contract fees
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-08-05 — Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449)
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAthletesContracts and agencyDigital mediaHigher educationInflation and pricesIntellectual propertyLicensing and registrations