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Pat Forde: Congress Is Coming for the SEC and Big Ten’s College Sports Empire

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation voted 19-9 to advance the Protect College Sports Act. The move brings the bill closer to a full Senate vote. The legislation targets the influence of the Big Ten and SEC.

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The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has officially advanced the bill with a 19-9 vote.

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  1. Senate Committee Advances Protect College Sports Act

    The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation voted 19-9 to advance the Protect College Sports Act. The move brings the bill closer to a full Senate vote. The legislation targets the influence of the Big Ten and SEC.

    What's confirmed:

    • The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation advanced the Protect College Sports Act by a 19-9 vote.
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  2. Senate Moves Toward Vote on Protect College Sports Act

    The Protect College Sports Act is advancing to a full Senate vote. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell are seeking support from the SEC and Big Ten, though commissioners from those conferences have opposed the bill. The legislation reflects growing frustration with the dominance of the Power 2 conferences.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Protect College Sports Act is headed to the Senate for a full vote.
    • Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell are pushing for buy-in from the Big Ten and SEC regarding the college sports bill.
    • Commissioners of the SEC and Big Ten have opposed the Protect College Sports Act.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Nick Saban testified before Congress in support of the Protect College Sports Act.
    • The legislation could force the Power 2 to consider drastic next steps.
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