“The U.S. Senate passed legislation to overhaul college sports with a vote of 77-22.”

On September 28, 2026, the United States Senate passed S.4668, titled the 'Protect College Sports Act of 2026,' with a bipartisan vote of 77-22. Official records from Congress.gov confirm this action, noting that the bill passed with an amendment. The legislation is designed to address the current landscape of college athletics by setting national standards for name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation, regulating athlete transfers, and providing the NCAA with limited antitrust protections to enforce these rules. Multiple reputable news organizations, including CNN, NBC4 Washington, and C-SPAN, have independently verified the vote count and the nature of the legislation. President Donald Trump publicly supported the bill, and the vote count cited in the claim matches the official Senate record.