The Protect College Sports Act “is not expected to be put to a full vote in the U.S. Senate before Congress takes its August recess,” according to a source cited by ESPN.com. Without a Senate vote in early August, the bill “faces a very small window of opportunity to get through Congress prior to November’s elections.” The SEC and Big Ten oppose the bill “as written because they believe several provisions unfairly targeted their leagues.” U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) met with college sports officials in D.C. this week “to discuss changes to the bill,” and their staffs “are continuing to meet to tweak language.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), who “decides if the bill will reach the Senate floor for a vote,” was asked for an update on the bill and another unrelated piece of legislation. Thune said, “I don’t think we’ll be able to get them done” (ESPN.com, 7/23). Thune added, “I would like to at least get Clarity started. We’ll see where the votes are” (X, 7/23).
Report: Vote on Protect College Sports Act not expected before August
