FACT CHECK: President Trump Underscores PCSA Protections for Women’s Sports, Calls on Senate to Pass Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an official White House memo, the Office of the White House Counsel yesterday made clear that “the Protect College Sports Act would not preempt state laws prohibiting men from participating in women’s sports.” Misinformation has spread about how the Protect College Sports Act would affect women’s sports. The bill does not […]
Trump Administration Recommends Passage of Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Executive Office of the President formally expressed its support for the Protect College Sports Act, legislation introduced by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.). As the official Statement of Administration Policy affirms, the Protect College Sports […]
Ricketts, Hickenlooper Join Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) became the latest cosponsors of the Protect College Sports Act, joining Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.). The legislation, which […]
Committee Releases Revised Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today released the revised text of the Protect College Sports Act following the public endorsement Friday night from the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences. Less than two months after the introduction of the legislation and just over five weeks since an overwhelmingly bipartisan committee […]
Cruz, Rosen Introduce Muhammad Ali Boxing Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) today introduced the bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026, legislation that removes legal barriers to allow voluntary, league-style Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) to compete alongside traditional promoters. The bill strengthens fighter protections and safety standards, while creating new […]
ICYMI Cruz in USA Today: Congress must fix college sports before it’s too late
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) published an op-ed in USA Today emphasizing how the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan bill introduced with Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), is the best legislative solution to stabilize college athletics for future generations. In the op-ed, Chairman Cruz argues that without congressional action, college athletics could be reduced to a super league dominated by the wealthiest schools, […]
New National Poll: 72% of Americans Support the Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Congress considers landmark bipartisan legislation to save college athletics, a new nationwide survey found broad support for the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, authored by Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.). Last week, Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and […]
WTAS: Protect College Sports Act Supported by 20 Conferences and 228 Colleges Across 46 States
WASHINGTON, D.C. –More than 20 collegiate athletic conferences, representing 228 colleges and universities across 46 States, including historically black colleges and universities and current student-athletes, have publicly supported and praised the Protect College Sports Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.). The […]
ICYMI: Chairman Cruz Hosts Roundtable on the Protect College Sports Act
Click here to watch a video recap of the roundtable. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) hosted a roundtable with coaches, student athletes, and university presidents to discuss the Protect College Sports Act. Chairman Cruz emphasized, “The Protect College Sports Act is […]
Chairman Cruz Announces Markup of Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee Executive Session on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider the following legislation and Coast Guard promotions: Agenda: Agenda is subject to change. Details: WHAT: Full Committee Executive Session DATE: Thursday, June 18, 2026 TIME: 10:00 AM ET LOCATION: Committee Hearing Room, Russell 253 LIVESTREAM: The hearing […]