U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz speaks during a conference on Energy Permitting Reform at The Stack at Municipal Light Plant on Sept. 3, 2026

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is the primary Republican architect of the Protect College Sports Act bill, working alongside Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington. Additionally, Sen. Ted Cruz spoke during a conference focused on Energy Permitting Reform. This event took place at The Stack at Municipal Light Plant on Sept. 3, 2026. The Senator's efforts span both the legislative development of collegiate sports protections and the discussion of energy permitting reforms within the current United States political landscape.