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HR9220FEDERALFederal Billfiled
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Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2024

Record date · July 30, 2024

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill directs the Office of National Drug Control Policy () to evaluate the governance and independence of the World Anti-Doping Agency (). If WADA fails to meet specific standards for fair representation and conflict-of-interest policies, the U.S. government may withhold its .

Why it matters

The bill creates a formal mechanism for the U.S. to potentially withhold funding from the global anti-doping authority, which could impact international sports governance and the financial operations of .

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

World Anti-Doping Agency

The agency is subject to a formal governance review and potential loss of U.S. membership dues.

Directly affected

Office of National Drug Control Policy

The agency is mandated to conduct evaluations, consult with stakeholders, and submit reports to Congress.

Directly affected

Independent athletes

The bill mandates that these athletes have decision-making roles within WADA governance structures.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if WADA fails the government's review?
The may withhold U.S. and must issue a report identifying barriers to fair U.S. representation.
Who is considered an 'independent athlete' under this bill?
An athlete who does not hold a position on the International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee, , , or recognized international sports federations.
Does this bill automatically stop funding to WADA?
No, it grants the the authority to withhold dues if specific governance standards are not met, following a formal determination process.

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Conditionality of International Dues

The bill shifts from standard membership dues payments to a conditional model based on the ONDCP's assessment of WADA's internal governance reforms.

World Anti-Doping AgencyOffice of National Drug Control Policy

Connected Entities

Congress, World Anti-Doping Agency, Team USA Athletes' Commission and 25 more
OrganizationCongress“The legislative body whose committees are defined for consultation regarding due”Map →
OrganizationWorld Anti-Doping Agency“International anti-doping organization”Map →
OrganizationTeam USA Athletes' Commission“Organization consulted on WADA matters”Map →
other36 U.S.C. 22501(b)(1)“U.S. Code citation”Map →
otherOffice of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006“Act being amended”Map →
bill numberRestoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2024“The title of the bill being discussed.”Map →
OrganizationSubcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives“An appropriate committee of Congress for consultation.”Map →
other36 U.S.C. 220501(b)(1)“U.S. Code citation”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Olympic and Paralympic Committee“Organization involved in WADA governance”Map →
OrganizationHouse Energy and Commerce Committee“Committee to which the bill was referred”Map →
otherFoundation Board“A decision-making body within WADA where US representation is a concern.”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Anti-Doping Agency“Organization consulted on WADA matters”Map →
PersonKrishnamoorthi“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →
bill numberH.R. 9220“Introduced bill number”Map →
OrganizationInternational Paralympic Committee“International sports governing body”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on Appropriations of the Senate“A committee to which a spending plan must be submitted.”Map →
otherExecutive Committee“A decision-making body within WADA where US representation is a concern.”Map →
OrganizationOffice of National Drug Control Policy“Federal agency with modified authority”Map →
OrganizationSubcommittee on Financial Services and General Government of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate“An appropriate committee of Congress for consultation.”Map →
OrganizationInternational Olympic Committee“International sports governing body”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives“A committee to which a spending plan must be submitted.”Map →
PersonMoolenaar“Introduced the bill”Map →
date2006“Year of the Act being amended”Map →
dateJuly 30, 2024“Date the bill was introduced”Map →
OrganizationSubcommittee on Financial Services and General Government of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives“An appropriate committee of Congress for consultation.”Map →
other21 U.S.C. 2001“U.S. Code citation”Map →
other36 U.S.C. 2205“U.S. Code citation”Map →
OrganizationSubcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate“An appropriate committee of Congress for consultation.”Map →

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  • Controversy60
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