Protect College Sports Act heads to final Senate vote: What to know as landmark bill reaches crucial phase

Getty Images It’s been more than six years since the NCAA was sued over rules that barred players from profiting off their names, images and likenesses. On Monday, Congress could make a similar seismic move. The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on final passage of the historic bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, legislation designed to regulate college sports and codify the House v. NCAA settlement. The vote caps a long, winding road for college athletics on Capitol Hill. More than 40 college sports bills have been introduced in Congress since 2020, with several facing endless debate and committee review…