Eric Schmitt news
The gist
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) praised Senate passage of the Protect College Sports Act.
The bill's fate now rests with the House, affecting college athletes and women's sports.
How it unfolded
- Sep 23, 2026Sen. Eric Schmitt, a member of the Commerce Committee, appeared on NewsNation's "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" to discuss a Senate bill that would create a national standard for college sports, including ending unlimited transfers.
- Sep 23, 2026Senator Schmitt appeared on Fox News, with a video titled "Trump Is Ushering in a New Era of American Realism".
- Sep 28, 2026U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) praised Senate passage of the bipartisan "Protect College Sports Act" in the U.S. Senate; Schmitt is a lead cosponsor and spoke on the Senate floor before the vote.