Knight Commission Resources for Proposed College Sports Federal Legislation
As an independent organization, the Knight Commission produced several resources and hosted national meetings to inform all stakeholders about proposed bills and their impact on college sports.
Resources on Major Federal Proposals
June 24, 2026 | Summary for Protect College Sports Act of 2026
May 12, 2026 | Comparison of Major Federal Proposals Affecting College Sports
May 9, 2026 | Status of Federal Efforts to Regulate College Sports
Knight Commission National Convenings and Presentations
January 14, 2026 | Congress and College Sports: Pending Legislation and Lingering Questions
(Video and related resources)
October 9, 2025 | National Leaders Express Views on Federal Legislation
Video: Senator Maria Cantwell outlines Student Athlete Fairness and Enforcement (SAFE) Act
Video: Solutions in the New Division I Era with Cody Campbell and Brandon Copeland
Video: NCAA Efforts on Federal Legislation with Tim Buckley
May 20, 2025 | The Future of Collegiate Olympic Sports in a New Era for Division I
(Video and related resources)
Related Research and Resources
April 2026 | 2026 Knight Commission Priorities for College Sports Reform
October 9, 2025 | Division I Leaders Survey Results: College Sports at a Crossroads
August 4, 2025 | National Public Opinion Poll: Changing the Game
Correspondence
April 10, 2026 | Response to U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee request for information on how to address college sports issues
September 12, 2025 | Knight Commission Co-Chairs Letter to Congress
Press Releases and Statements
May 13, 2026 | Knight Commission Supports NCAA’s Proposed Age-Based, Five-Year Eligibility Concept and Federal Legislation to Enforce National Eligibility Standards
May 20, 2025 | Knight Commission Calls for Bolder Changes to NCAA Division I Governance