Though there are plenty of proponents on both sides of the political aisle, there are still many who have taken exception with some of the perceived loopholes in the bill, particularly those which pertain to Title IX.Sen.Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Sen.
Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., attend a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee roundtable on the Protect College Sports Act and collegiate athletics in the Russell Building on June 10, 2026.(Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)A few of those opposed to the bill in its current format include OutKick's very own Riley Gaines and Missouri senator Josh Hawley, both of whom voiced their displeasure on their respective X accounts recently.TED CRUZ URGES SENATE TO STAY IN WASHINGTON UNTIL PROTECT COLLEGE SPORTS ACT PASSES THIS WEEKAnother Senator from the Show Me State, Eric Schmitt, was on Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich on Thursday, and he made sure to quell any fears of the PCSA preempting Title IX's authority.When asked by Dakich about Gaines and Sen.
Hawley's reservations with regard to the latest bill, Schmitt didn't hold back.WASHINGTON, DC, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES - 2023/03/03: US Senator Eric Schmitt speaks on the 1st day of CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) Washington, DC conference at Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention.(Photo by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images) ((Photo by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images))"No, I couldn't agree," the Senator said.
"I think a further review or a deeper look into the language would show that that's just not true at all.There's specific language in there that protects civil rights laws of states.
There's no preemption there.And it specifically says this doesn't change or modify title nine at all."Sen.
Schmitt told Dakich that there's a lot of momentum behind the bill in Washington and they are looking to make a move "as soon as this weekend," presumably to get something done before the Sen...