Capitol Hill suddenly silent on the destructive impact NIL has had in college sports
A bipartisan initiative in Congress, the Protect College Sports Act, aims to address the financial issues plaguing college sports due to the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) system. Despite its introduction by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, the bill has received little support from key stakeholders, including the NCAA. The legislation seeks to restore balance in college athletics and redirect funds back to academics, but faces significant lobbying opposition.
- ▪The Protect College Sports Act is being introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell to address financial disparities in college sports.
- ▪The bill aims to recover donor funds being diverted from academics and restore equity among college sports programs.
- ▪Despite bipartisan support, the bill's passage is uncertain due to potential lobbying efforts against it.
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Charles Gasparino Business Capitol Hill suddenly silent on the destructive impact NIL has had in college sports By Charles Gasparino Published May 30, 2026, 9:13 p.m. ET Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks to pass the ball during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Finally, there’s a bipartisan initiative in Congress to fix the mad cash grab that’s plaguing college sports — but it has been greeted with a remarkable hush from the crowd. The Protect College Sports Act is slated to be introduced by Sens. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.).
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