United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-172
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
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
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act of 2021

 
This bill authorizes appropriations for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) through FY2030.
 
The bill adds requirements that USADA
 
 
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 the jurisdiction of the United States; and
 
 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.
 
 
The bill requires any action taken by USADA to enforce a policy, procedure, or requirement against a person with respect to a violation of federal law, including an investigation, disciplinary action, sanction, or any other administrative action, to be carried out in a manner that provides due process protection.
 
The Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Food and Drug Administration must provide to USADA information relating to the prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs or the prohibition of performance-enhancing methods.

action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 

United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act of 2021

 
This bill authorizes appropriations for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) through FY2030.
 
The bill adds requirements that USADA
 
 
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 the jurisdiction of the United States; and
 
 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.
 
 
The bill requires any action taken by USADA to enforce a policy, procedure, or requirement against a person with respect to a violation of federal law, including an investigation, disciplinary action, sanction, or any other administrative action, to be carried out in a manner that provides due process protection.
 
The Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Food and Drug Administration must 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: 2021-04-15
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 37 (Roll no. 99). (text: CR H1748)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 37 (Roll no. 99).(text: CR H1748)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1781-1782)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 172.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1748-1750)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2021-02-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House