Senate hearing on Protect College Sports Act yields few surprises, flags fee-shifting and licensing gaps

A Senate Commerce Committee hearing on the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act offered few surprises but highlighted key hurdles: a fee-shifting provision could deter lawsuits by those alleging violations, agents for college athletes would need licensing and oversight, and there’s debate over whether a nationwide union or other governance changes are needed. Questions about funding for low-revenue sports persist, and major programs like the SEC and Big Ten oppose the bill as written, signaling ongoing contention over reform that centers not on a Congressional bailout but on properly regulated competition in college sports.