Senate Amendment Threatens Protect College Sports Act Vote Amid Black Caucus Opposition
Senators Josh Hawley, Tommy Tuberville, and Jim Banks filed an amendment to the Protect College Sports Act to preserve state bans on men in women’s sports, creating a potential hurdle for a full Senate vote before the August recess. The bill, introduced by Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, advanced out of committee with a 19-9 vote and is now facing opposition from the Congressional Black Caucus, which argues it excludes Black athletes and HBCUs from the process. While the Big Ten and SEC have supported the legislation, the amendment and broader concerns about representation have intensified debate over the bill’s timing and scope.