H.R. 9137 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
H.R. 9137 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jun 4, 2026, sponsored by Michael Baumgartner with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 4, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Sports and Recreation
What it does
Protect College Sports Act of 2026 This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited antitrust exemption for schools and conferences to pool and sell certain college sports media rights. The requirements address elements of the court-approved agreement to settle In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (i.e., House settlement ).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael Baumgartner (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 4, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each ca (Jun 4, 2026)
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Other Sports and Recreation bills in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 452: Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
- S. 9: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
- S. 94: Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
- H.R. 485: Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act
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- H.R. 4624: Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act
- S. 4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
- H.R. 5021: American Decade of Sports Act
- S. 5188: Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026
- H.R. 6350: College Athletics Reform Act
Committees
- Education and Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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