Protect College Sports Act crosses another major hurdle, but House fight remains
The third and final procedural vote is expected as early as Tuesday with a final vote to adopt the legislation as soon as Thursday, according to multiple lawmakers and their staff. After Senate approval, the bill must be adopted by the House of Representatives.
The Protect College Sports Act has advanced through a significant milestone, with the Senate approving the legislation through a procedural motion on Thursday. This vote, which required only a simple majority of 77 senators, marks the third and final procedural vote, with the final vote expected as early as Tuesday. After passing the Senate, the bill must then be approved by the House of Representatives.
The bill's expansion provision, which allows for more flexibility in conference moves for power conferences, was revised to reduce the probationary period from five to three years and terminate the probationary period after six years. This change may impact the House's decision, as it could limit the movement of schools from conferences like the ACC and Big 12 to others like the SEC and Big Ten.
Despite this, two senators, Tommy Tuberville and Alex Padilla, changed their votes from no to yes on Thursday. President Trump, a strong supporter of the bill, has been encouraging House leaders to return for a vote before the midterm elections in November. However, House Speaker Mike Johnson has stated that the House may not consider the bill until after the elections.
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