Protection of College Sports Act
Sponsored By: Representative Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would codify Executive Order 14322 into law, turning the executive order's policy framework on college sports revenue and athlete compensation into statutory requirements.
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- College athletes would see the executive order's framework on compensation and revenue elevated to federal law, which would change the legal status of rules about athlete pay.
- Colleges and athletic programs would be subject to that same statutory framework, affecting how they structure payments and revenue-sharing with athletes.
- Federal agencies and courts would treat the executive order's directives as law when addressing compliance or disputes about college sports revenue and compensation.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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New pay rules for college athletes
The bill would make Executive Order 14322 on college sports pay into law. Schools and conferences would have to follow its rules on athlete compensation and revenue. Some student‑athletes could gain legal rights to get paid. Colleges could face new compliance steps and payment costs. If enacted, the change would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
FL • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
OK • R
Sponsored 8/29/2025
Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
SC • R
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]
TX • R
Sponsored 9/3/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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