Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell have introduced the Protect College Sports Act to establish a regulatory framework for collegiate athletics following the implementation of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation.

參議員 Ted Cruz 與 Maria Cantwell 提出了《保護大學體育法案》，旨在於實施「姓名、形象與肖像權」(NIL) 補償後，為大學體育建立一套監管框架。

The proposed legislation seeks to implement systemic constraints on athlete mobility and professional eligibility, specifically proposing a five-year eligibility maximum and a single-transfer limit. Furthermore, the act introduces the 'Lane Kiffin Rule,' which would prohibit the mid-season departure of coaching staff. To mitigate the emergence of a 'super league,' the bill would preclude the merger of any entities generating annual revenues exceeding $1 billion. Additionally, the framework provides the NCAA and the College Sports Commission with expanded antitrust protections to regulate NIL payments lacking a demonstrable business purpose.

該擬議立法尋求對運動員的轉隊與專業資格實施系統性限制，具體建議將資格上限設為五年，且僅限一次轉隊。此外，該法案引入了「Lane Kiffin 條例」，將禁止教練團在賽季中途離職。為了防止「超級聯賽」的出現，該法案將禁止年收入超過 10 億美元的任何實體進行合併。此外，該框架為 NCAA 和大學體育委員會提供了擴大的反壟斷保護，以監管缺乏明顯商業目的的 NIL 支付。

Stakeholder positioning remains bifurcated. While the ACC and Big 12 have expressed support, the Big Ten and SEC initially opposed the bill, citing unresolved critical issues and objections to the pooling of media rights. However, subsequent virtual consultations on June 9 between the senators and conference leadership indicated a shift toward rapprochement. Representatives from the SEC and Big Ten characterized these dialogues as constructive, emphasizing the necessity of a consistent national framework and alignment with the House settlement's revenue-sharing model.

利益相關者的立場依然分歧。雖然 ACC 與 Big 12 已表達支持，但 Big Ten 與 SEC 最初反對該法案，理由是關鍵問題尚未解決，且反對媒體權益的統一管理。然而，參議員與聯賽領導層於 6 月 9 日進行的視訊磋商顯示，雙方正趨向和解。來自 SEC 與 Big Ten 的代表將這些對話描述為具有建設性，並強調建立一致的全國性框架以及與 House 和解方案的收入分成模式保持一致之必要性。

Concurrent with these institutional negotiations, a coalition of over 20 collegiate coaches, led by John Calipari, has formally advocated for the act. This group emphasizes the urgency of establishing an age-based eligibility model and refining international recruitment protocols. Their position posits that federal intervention is requisite to resolve the current state of legal uncertainty and administrative volatility.

與這些機構協商同時，由 John Calipari 領導的 20 多位大學教練聯盟已正式支持該法案。該團體強調，建立基於年齡的資格模型並完善國際招募協議具有緊迫性。他們的立場認為，聯邦政府的干預對於解決目前法律不確定性與行政動盪的狀態至關重要。

The legislation currently undergoes refinement through collaborative dialogue, though its passage remains contingent upon reaching a consensus before the August recess and the subsequent midterm elections.

該立法目前正透過協商對話進行完善，但其通過與否，仍取決於能否在 8 月休會及隨後的中期選舉前達成共識。