Maria Cantwell, left, hold a news conference with NCAA athletes and coaches about the Protect College Sports Act on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in Washington, D.C..

On Monday, September 14, 2026, in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation Chairman Ted Cruz and ranking member Sen. Maria Cantwell held a news conference. They were joined by NCAA athletes and coaches to discuss the Protect College Sports Act. The event focused on the legislative details of the act, bringing together key political figures and sports representatives to address the future of collegiate athletics within the United States legislative framework.