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Introduced
01/29/2019
01/29/2019
In Committee
01/29/2019
01/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to impose criminal sanctions on certain persons involved in international doping fraud conspiracies, to provide restitution for victims of such conspiracies, and to require sharing of information with the United States Anti-Doping Agency to assist its fight against doping, and for other purposes. This bill makes it unlawful to knowingly influence (or attempt or conspire to influence) a major international sports competition by use of a prohibited substance or prohibited method. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both—and mandatory restitution. Additionally, property used or intended to be used to commit an offense may be seized and forfeited to the U.S. government.
AI Summary
This bill, the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019, would make it unlawful for anyone other than an athlete to knowingly influence a major international sports competition through the use of prohibited substances or methods. Violators could face up to 10 years in prison, fines of up to $1 million, and forfeiture of property used in the offense. The bill also requires coordination and information-sharing between federal agencies and the United States Anti-Doping Agency to assist in the fight against doping. Additionally, the bill provides for mandatory restitution for victims of such doping fraud conspiracies.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (12)
Sheldon Whitehouse (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Roy Blunt (R),
Ben Cardin (D),
Cory Gardner (R),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jerry Moran (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Tom Udall (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 01/29/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/259/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s259/BILLS-116s259is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s259/BILLS-116s259is.pdf.pdf |
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