SAN BRUNO, Calif. – West Coast Conference Commissioner Stu Jackson provided the following statement on the U.S. Senate's passing of the Protect College Sports Act on Monday, Sept. 28:

"The bipartisan Senate passage of the Protect College Sports Act represents a significant step toward providing greater stability, consistency and direction for the future of college athletics.

The West Coast Conference has been supportive of establishing a national framework that prioritizes the well-being of student-athletes, provides clear and enforceable standards, and preserves broad-based athletic and academic opportunities, particularly for women’s and Olympic sports.

We appreciate the bipartisan work that has moved this important legislation through the Senate and look forward to continued consideration in the House of Representatives. A sustainable national model that provides clarity while protecting educational opportunities and the student-athlete experience is important to the long-term health of college sports."