Big Ten and SEC Back Federal NIL Bill, Reviving Senate Chances

The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the Protect College Sports Act (S.4668) 19–9 on a bipartisan vote. The Big Ten and SEC — college sports' wealthiest conferences — formally backed the bill, accepting federal NIL oversight in exchange for regulatory certainty. A national poll shows 72% of voters support it. Senator Cruz said August 3 a floor vote is imminent, though none is confirmed.