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Protect College Sports Act passes Senate: Historic bill takes first step, but uncertainty awaits in House
For more than a decade, the most powerful people in college sports kept making the same trip to Capitol Hill, where they testified, lobbied and poured millions of dollars in an effort to secure antitrust protections and national regulation.
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The U.S. Senate approved the Protect College Sports Act with a 77‑22 vote after nearly six hours of floor debate. Lawmakers considered seven amendments before casting their votes. The legislation aims to provide antitrust protections and national regulation for college athletics, a goal pursued by powerful sports interests for more than a decade. The bill now moves to the House for further consideration.
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