Sen. Ted Cruz: Congress Must Fix NIL Chaos

June 3rd, 2026· 0:42

Ted Cruz says Congress may need to intervene to address what he describes as growing legal chaos surrounding NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals in college athletics. Speaking about the proposed Protect College Sports Act, Cruz argued that federal laws governing antitrust, broadcasting, and interstate commerce have contributed to the current environment and that Congress has a responsibility to address the resulting challenges. The debate comes as college athletics continues to grapple with NIL payments, athlete compensation, conference realignment, and questions about the future structure of college sports. #TedCruz #NIL #CollegeFootball #CollegeSports #NCAA #SportsNews #CollegeAthletics #Congress #Senate #SportsBusiness #Football #SportsPolitics #NILDeals #BreakingNews #StudentAthletes