College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition

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Sen. Ted Cruz R-Texas, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, speaks during a hearing to examine college sports, supporting student athletes, and fair competition on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

A bill that top lawmakers and athletic leaders have described as the best chance to stabilize college sports cleared a key vote in the U.S. Senate on Thursday with bipartisan support after weeks of input from schools, conferences and athletes.

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