The U.S. Senate has approved the Protect College Sports Act, advancing a major proposal that would establish federal standards for college athletics.

The bill passed Monday by a 77-22 vote and now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives.

The legislation would create national rules covering several areas of college sports, including name, image and likeness compensation, athlete revenue sharing, transfers and eligibility.

The bill would allow athletes to transfer one time and remain immediately eligible at their new school.

It would also guarantee scholarships for up to 10 years after an athlete’s eligibility ends and require Division I schools to cover certain out-of-pocket medical expenses connected to sports-related injuries or illnesses for five years after eligibility.

Schools would also be prohibited from revoking scholarships because of injury or poor athletic performance.

Another provision would limit sports agent fees to 5 percent.

The Senate also approved language allowing Power Four conferences to include up to 20 schools. Other provisions would place restrictions on conference realignment and establish national standards that the NCAA would be responsible for enforcing.

Supporters of the legislation say a federal framework would provide more consistency after years of differing state laws, legal challenges and changing rules surrounding athlete compensation.

Opponents have raised concerns about provisions that would give the NCAA and schools additional protection from certain antitrust lawsuits and about how the legislation could affect athletes’ bargaining power.

The House is expected to consider the measure after returning to session in November.

If approved by the House, the legislation would still require presidential approval before becoming law.