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“Right now, it is the Wild West,” said Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas and a chief author of the measure with Senator Maria Cantwell, Democrat of Washington.
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Senator Ted Cruz, a chief author of the Protect College Sports Act, said the current state of collegiate sports is 'the Wild West'.
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Senator Ted Cruz
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News Article
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{
    "role": "Chief author of the measure",
    "title": "Senator",
    "person": "Ted Cruz"
}
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Politics Regulation Sports
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 4:03 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 4:03 AM (3 weeks ago)

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Senate Takes Up Bill to Regulate ‘Wild West’ of Collegiate Sports
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3 weeks ago
https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/us/politics/senate-regulates-college-sports.html

The Senate is considering the Protect College Sports Act to regulate collegiate sports, including athlete payments and transfers. Critics argue it limits athlete rights while supporters claim it restores stability.

College Sports Legislation NCAA Athlete Rights Politics Senate Sports Regulation
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Senate Resoundingly Approves Sweeping College Sports Measure
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2 weeks ago
https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/us/politics/senate-college-sports.html

The Senate overwhelmingly approved the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan bill aiming to stabilize collegiate athletics amid legal rulings and financial shifts. The legislation faces an uncertain future in the House, with strong opposition from some lawmakers.

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