United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-3248
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2020-02-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Athletes
Child health
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Due process and equal protection
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Mammals
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Olympic games
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-03
text: 

United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act of 2020

 
This bill authorizes appropriations for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) through FY2029.
 
The bill also directs (1) USADA to promote a positive youth sport experience by using a portion of its funding to provide educational materials on sportsmanship, character building, and healthy performance for those participating in youth sports; and (2) the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Food and Drug Administration to provide to USADA information relating to the prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs or the prohibition of performance-enhancing methods.

action_date: 2020-11-17
text: 

United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act of 2020

 
This bill authorizes appropriations for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) through FY2029.
 
The bill also directs (1) USADA to promote a positive youth sport experience by providing educational materials on sportsmanship, character building, and healthy performance for those participating in youth sports; and (2) the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Food and Drug Administration to provide to USADA information relating to the prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs or the prohibition of performance-enhancing methods.
 
USADA must submit to Congress a report that (1) assesses its capacity to implement an equine anti-doping and medication control program; and (2) includes recommendations concerning best practices for the successful implementation of such a program in the United States and recommendations developed in consultation with the National Veterinary Services Laboratories regarding the appropriate technical standards and best practices.
action_date: 2020-12-17
text: 

United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act of 2020

 
This bill authorizes appropriations for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) through FY2029.
 
USADA shall
 
 
serve as the independent anti-doping organization for the amateur athletic competitions recognized by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee,
 
be responsible for certifying in advance any testing conducted by international organizations under the World Anti-Doping Code for international amateur athletes and athletic competitions occurring within U.S. jurisdiction, and
 
be recognized worldwide as the independent national anti-doping organization for the United States.
 
 
Any administrative action taken by USADA to enforce a USADA policy, procedure, or requirement against a person with respect to a violation of federal law shall be carried out in a manner that provides due process protection to the person.
 
The bill also directs (1) USADA to promote a positive youth sport experience by providing educational materials on sportsmanship, character building, and healthy performance for those participating in youth sports; and (2) the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Food and Drug Administration to provide to USADA information relating to the prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs or the prohibition of performance-enhancing methods.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-18
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2020-12-18
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2020-12-18
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-12-17
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7642)
action_date: 2020-12-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-12-17
text: The committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S7641)
action_date: 2020-12-17
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7641-7642)
action_date: 2020-11-17
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 594.
action_date: 2020-11-17
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. With written report No. 116-301.
action_date: 2020-11-17
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. With written report No. 116-301.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2020-02-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2020-02-03
text: Introduced in Senate