Bill · S. 5561· Senate(119-S-5561)
Protect America's Game Act
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Sheehy
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Protect America's Game Act. It aims to protect the exclusive broadcast window for the annual Army-Navy college football game. The legislation amends the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961. It stops antitrust laws from applying to certain college sports agreements about selling broadcasting rights. However, this antitrust protection is removed if an agreement allows other postseason college football games to be broadcast during the Army-Navy game's time slot. The protected time window starts one hour before kickoff and ends thirty minutes after the game's official broadcast concludes on the second Saturday in December.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
Veterans and active-duty military members benefit from the legislative protection and spotlight given to the traditional Army-Navy game.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
The bill protects the exclusive broadcast window of the Army-Navy game, honoring and supporting military service academy traditions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection of a Tradition: Section 2 creates a protected broadcast window for the annual Army-Navy game on the second Saturday in December, running from one hour before kickoff until thirty minutes after the broadcast ends. This ensures the game has an exclusive viewing window without competing against other Football Bowl Subdivision postseason games.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska