The “Protect College Sports Act”: What it means for UNH athletics

The “Protect College Sports Act” wants to curb the madness in college sports. How does it affect UNH’s sports?

By: Lily Perrin

Outlets: The New Hampshire

Published: October 16, 2026

Words: 830

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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On Sept. 28th, the Protect College Sports Act was passed by the U.S. Senate in a sweeping win of 77-22, and is headed to the House of Representatives. The bill, introduced in June, will instate federal rule to help safeguard college athletes rights, regulate Name Image Likeness (NIL) compensation, retain fair competition, and stabilize the environment of college athletics. It attempts to create a semblance of control through the chaos that comes with …

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