This week on The Hill: Senate packs final week before October recess 

The Senate is poised to take up one of its last major legislative efforts before a month-long recess, with a focus on advancing the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act. The bill, which has drawn support across party lines, aims to address key issues in college athletics amid ongoing debates over governance and compensation. Lawmakers are racing to secure final approval before leaving Washington, though the measure still faces procedural hurdles. With time running short, its passage could signal broader momentum—or set the stage for further negotiations—before Congress reconvenes.

The Senate is heading into its final week before lawmakers leave Washington for a month-long recess, and Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is looking to make the most of the upper chamber’s remaining days. One of the biggest items on the agenda is a final vote on the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act. The legislation,...