{"bill_number":"S. 4668","bill_title":"Protect College Sports Act of 2026","bill_link":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4668","rep_name":"John Hoeven","party":"R","rep_link":"https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H001061","rep_title":"Sen.","rep_affiliation":"R-ND","summary_basics":"The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 sets rules for college student athletes regarding agreements for their name, image, and likeness, ensuring they can earn money from these deals while requiring them to report earnings over $600. It also allows schools to work together to sell sports media rights without facing antitrust issues and maintains the number of sports teams that must be sponsored at larger institutions. This bill aims to protect student athletes' rights and ensure fair compensation in college sports.","summary_sassy":"The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 is all about giving college athletes a fair shot at making money off their name and image while keeping schools in check. It sets rules for how these athletes can sign deals, limits how much agents can charge, and even lets players transfer without losing their eligibility. Plus, it ensures schools can’t just cut sports teams to save a buck, making sure college athletics stays vibrant and competitive.","summary_snark":"The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 is like a rulebook for college sports that says, \"Hey, student athletes, you can finally cash in on your fame, but only if you follow our very specific rules.\" It also gives schools a little wiggle room to pool their media rights, which sounds fancy until you realize it’s just a way to make sure everyone gets a slice of the pie without anyone getting too greedy. And don’t worry, if you want to switch schools, you can do it once without losing your chance to play, because who doesn’t love a good transfer drama?","subject_basics":"John Hoeven voted: Protect College Sports Act of 2026","subject_sassy":"Your rep did something! Protect College Sports Act of 2026","subject_snark":"Congress worked (shocking): Protect College Sports Act of 2026","vote_position":"Yea","vote_result":"Passed","vote_tally":"77–22","policy_area":"Sports and Recreation"}