H.R. 9137 119th Congress
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
- Sports and Recreation
- Sponsor: Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]
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Latest action, Jun 4, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
How the Senate voted
The Senate hasn't taken a roll call on this bill in the Congresses covered.
1 cosponsor
Sponsored by Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (Republican). Cosponsors by party, House members included:
- Democrats
- Republicans
- Independents
Referred to: House: Education and Workforce Committee; House: Energy and Commerce Committee; House: Judiciary Committee
Who lobbied on it
Clients whose quarterly lobbying reports named it, each quarter.
The clients with the most reports naming it. A report's amount covers all of that client's lobbying in the quarter, not just this bill.
All 25 of 36 clients
| Client | Lobbying firm | Reports | Reports totaling | From | To | Senate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES, INC. | AVOQ, LLC | 2 | $0 | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE | 2 | $3.4M | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY | ARNOLD & PORTER KAYE SCHOLER LLP | 2 | $0 | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |
| BIG 12 CONFERENCE | KIT BOND STRATEGIES | 2 | $80K | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY | 2 | $120K | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| CENTER FOR LAW AND SOCIAL POLICY (CLASP) | 2 | $6,100 | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS OBO NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE | JGB & ASSOCIATES, LLC | 2 | $0 | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |
| EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY | VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES | 2 | $20K | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |
| GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION | VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES | 2 | $60K | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIV | MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 2 | $160K | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |
| NATIONAL ASSN OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES | 2 | $195K | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | — | |
| NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS' ASSOCIATION | 2 | $160K | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | 2 | $0 | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |
| PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | 2 | $290K | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY | 2 | $150K | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| SAVING COLLEGE SPORTS | INVARIANT LLC | 2 | $220K | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |
| UNITED STATES OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE | ALSTON & BIRD LLP | 2 | $0 | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SYSTEM | VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES | 2 | $60K | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA | VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES | 2 | $80K | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |
| UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME | 2 | $370K | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO | VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES | 2 | $50K | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |
| AFL-CIO | 1 | $760K | Q2 2026 | Q2 2026 | yes | |
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | 1 | $270K | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION | 1 | $1.4M | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION | ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC | 1 | $10K | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |