The U.S. Senate voted 77-22 Monday night to pass the Protect College Sports Act, a federal bill aimed at reshaping college sports. The measure represents a significant step toward congressional action on the issue, though it must still clear the House of Representatives before becoming law.
Senator Ted Cruz said the bill "puts an end to the chaos plaguing college athletics," per ESPN's reporting. CBS Sports characterized the vote as a "historic" first test for the bipartisan legislation, which the outlet said is aimed at "stabilizing college sports."
Yahoo Sports reported the bill could "dramatically change the future of the industry by freezing much of the tumult of the last several years," though the reporting notes uncertainty remains about the bill's ultimate impact. The path to final passage is unclear, with CBS Sports noting that "more hurdles must be cleared in the House before it can be signed into law."