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Introduced
01/29/2019
01/29/2019
In Committee
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Crossed Over
10/23/2019
10/23/2019
Passed
11/24/2020
11/24/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/04/2020
12/04/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019 Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019 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 may be seized and forfeited to the U.S. government if it was used or intended to be used to commit an offense or traceable to the proceeds in connection with an offense.
AI Summary
This bill, the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019, makes 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 can face criminal penalties, including up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000 for individuals or $1 million for other entities. The bill also allows for the seizure and forfeiture of property used or connected to these violations. Additionally, the bill requires coordination and information-sharing between the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Food and Drug Administration, and the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to assist in the enforcement of these anti-doping provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (29)
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D)*,
Karen Bass (D),
Sanford Bishop (D),
Michael Burgess (R),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Jim Clyburn (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Marcia Fudge (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Richard Hudson (R),
Eddie Johnson (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Jim Jordan (R),
Peter King (R),
Barbara Lee (D),
Billy Long (R),
Lucy McBath (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Cedric Richmond (D),
Harley Rouda (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Chris Smith (R),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 116-206. (TXT | PDF) (on 12/04/2020)
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