Senate punts on Protect College Sports Act vote until September; what's next? - Yahoo Sports
The U.S. Senate has delayed a vote on the 'Protect College Sports Act' until mid-September due to a crowded legislative agenda and internal opposition. Supporters remain optimistic about the bill's future, despite growing criticism from various interest groups.
Why it matters
This legislation represents a major attempt to federalize the regulation of college athletics, which is currently undergoing significant structural changes.
The Protect College Sports Act couldn't beat the clock.
And now uncertainty lingers around the bill's future.
The U.S. Senate adjourned for its annual five-week August recess early in the morning on Saturday without voting on legislation that intends to regulate college athletics, stiff-arming the bill for more crucial matters and kicking any possible vote to September — a move that troubles supporters.
While the legislation may take top priority once the Senate returns on Sept. 14, such a long break places the act in an uncomfortable position, making it susceptible to an increased onslaught of criticism from lawmakers, special interest groups and other entities.
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