
Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) puts up a three-point shot against Florida during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Tampa, Fla., on March 22, 2026. Chris O'Meara/AP Photo
A Senate committee on June 18 advanced a far-reaching proposal that could significantly alter the future of college athletics while addressing many of the challenges it is currently facing.
In a vote of 19–9, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved the Protect College Sports Act of 2026.









