Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell unveil bipartisan college athletics bill amid NIL chaos, lawsuits, 'Lane Kiffin Rule'
Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell have introduced a bipartisan bill called the 'Protect College Sports' Act to address ongoing issues in college athletics. This legislation aims to provide a framework for name, image, and likeness (NIL) regulations while ensuring competitive balance in college sports. The bill comes after previous attempts, such as the SCORE Act, faced significant opposition and challenges in Congress.
- ▪The 'Protect College Sports' Act aims to restore order in college athletics amidst ongoing chaos related to NIL and transfer rules.
- ▪Senators Cruz and Cantwell hope the bipartisan nature of the bill will appeal to both sides of the aisle.
- ▪The bill is expected to be introduced next week when the Senate reconvenes.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 7 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 4 right.
- ▪ Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill — The Washington Times
- ▪ Cruz and Cantwell strike bipartisan deal to ‘save college sports’ amid legal battles — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Sen. Ted Cuz, Maria Cantwell Announce Deal To Save College Sports… Maybe — Dailycaller
- ▪ Senate bipartisan bill tackles NIL chaos in college sports, creates ‘Lane Kiffin Rule’ — New York Post
- ▪ Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill — ABC News — US
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OutKick-Sports Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell unveil bipartisan college athletics bill amid NIL chaos, lawsuits, 'Lane Kiffin Rule' The legislation follows the collapse of the SCORE Act after pushback from the National Black Caucus and NAACP By Trey Wallace OutKick Published May 27, 2026 1:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video President Donald Trump hosts college sports roundtable to fix 'crazy things' President Donald Trump hosted numerous sports figures at the White House on Friday for a college sports roundtable to discuss potential regulations about NIL and transferring.
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