Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2024
This bill requires the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy to ensure the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has fair governance, including meaningful representation for U.S. "independent athletes" (defined as athletes not affiliated with major Olympic bodies, WADA, or national committees). It mandates a 90-day review to assess WADA's governance, conflict-of-interest policies, and inclusion of independent athletes in decision-making roles. If deficiencies are found, the U.S. can withhold up to 100% of its WADA membership dues and issue a public report detailing barriers to fair representation. The bill directly affects U.S. engagement with WADA, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, and the representation of independent athletes in global anti-doping governance.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
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President
Introduced Jul 30, 2024
Last action Jul 30, 2024
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Jul 30, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 30, 2024
Senate · Introduced
Introduced in Senate
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Party
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Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Richard Blumenthal
DDemocratic
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