Rep. Baumgartner Introduces Bill to Protect College Athlete Pay and Medical Care
The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 was introduced in the House on June 3, 2026. It is currently sitting in three different committees for review. No further action has taken place since it was referred to these committees in June 2026.
While there is a lot of talk about fixing college sports, this bill is very broad and touches on many different areas. It will likely face pushback from some schools and TV networks.
Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Sports agents who work with college athletes face new registration requirements, fee caps (5% of endorsement value), and certification rules. The bill explicitly takes a neutral stance on whether student athletes are employees, meaning agents and athletes operate in a framework that neither confirms nor denies employment status. Agents who violate the rules can be decertified and barred from contacting athletes.
“This title is neutral on, and does nothing to alter, employee or non-employee status for student athletes.”
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 case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
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