Congress prepares bipartisan bill to overhaul college sports rules

May 15, 2026

By Brandon Marcello, CBS Sports: For the first time in years, Congress might be in a position to affect college sports. A bipartisan Senate bill backed by the White House and major stakeholders is expected to be announced as soon as Friday, providing the clearest path yet for codifying NCAA rules into law and shielding the organization from antitrust challenge.

A memo obtained by CBS Sports shows a presidential committee on college sports is coordinating a unified letter of support. The bill itself is authored by Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Maria Cantwell, and it represents the first moment in years when Congress, the White House and stakeholders across college sports are genuinely aligned on the need for federal intervention.

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New bipartisan Senate bill backed by White House set to be NCAA's best chance yet for college sports reform

A bipartisan Senate bill backed by the White House offers the NCAA its best chance to secure antitrust protection and codify rules

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