Can Congress Fix College Sports?
Politics Charles Hilu / June 17, 2026 Can Congress Fix College Sports? Two pieces of legislation aim to impose order on athlete transfers and compensation, but consensus is proving elusive. Maria Cantwell of Washington attend a Senate Commerce Committee roundtable on the current state of collegiate athletics on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Sen.
- ▪Politics Charles Hilu / June 17, 2026 Can Congress Fix College Sports?
- ▪Two pieces of legislation aim to impose order on athlete transfers and compensation, but consensus is proving elusive.
- ▪Maria Cantwell of Washington attend a Senate Commerce Committee roundtable on the current state of collegiate athletics on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Sen.
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Politics Charles Hilu / June 17, 2026 Can Congress Fix College Sports? Two pieces of legislation aim to impose order on athlete transfers and compensation, but consensus is proving elusive. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington attend a Senate Commerce Committee roundtable on the current state of collegiate athletics on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington attend a Senate Commerce Committee roundtable on the current state of collegiate athletics on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening.
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