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CFB·September 23, 2026 11:12 AM ET

Booker, Murphy file amendment to cap coach salaries at $5M

The provision is one of over 35 filed for the sports act.

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Sen. Cory Booker, with Sen. Chris Murphy, has filed an amendment to the Protect College Sports Act to cap coaching salar

What happened: Senators Cory Booker and Chris Murphy filed an amendment to the Protect College Sports Act that would cap college coaching salaries at $5 million annually. Yahoo Sports obtained a copy of the proposal, which is one of more than 35 amendments attached to the pending legislation.

Why it matters: The salary cap attempt arrives as Congress debates federal framework for college athletics and athlete compensation. The amendment is considered highly unlikely to be accepted during the ongoing procedural steps.

What to watch: The Senate will hold several more procedural votes on the primary bill this week before a final decision.

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