Senate passes college sports regulation bill with bipartisan support

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill to regulate college sports, just before the midterm elections. The vote was 77-22, with strong support from both political parties. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas helped write the bill.

College sports have changed a lot in recent years. Students move between universities more freely, and rich donors pay large sums to attract top athletes. These changes have caused legal disputes and financial problems that lawmakers wanted to fix.

The new law aims to control spending, reduce lawsuits, and improve the system that allows athletes to transfer between schools. The bill still needs to pass the House of Representatives, and its chances there are not yet clear.