BLUMENTHAL VOTES AGAINST LEGISLATION THAT FAILS TO PROTECT COLLEGE ATHLETES

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal issued text of the following press release:

[WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal released the following statement after voting against the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA):

"Sadly, this measure simply isn't good enough - failing to provide strong protections for college athletes and level the playing field," Blumenthal said.

"After all the years I've spent working on this issue, I could never for one minute trust the NCAA to police itself. This bill forces the athletes themselves to enforce its safeguards against the NCAA and conferences that have the power to destroy their athletic careers. Despite my bipartisan amendment to increase conference access, the legislation still ...