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US S3248

US S3248
United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act of 2020


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Introduced
02/03/2020
In Committee
03/11/2020
Crossed Over
12/18/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

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.

AI Summary

This bill reauthorizes and modifies the authority of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) through fiscal year 2029. It directs USADA to promote a positive youth sport experience by providing educational materials on sportsmanship, character building, and healthy performance for youth athletes, parents, and coaches. The bill also requires the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and Food and Drug Administration to provide USADA with information related to the prevention of performance-enhancing drug use and methods. Additionally, the bill authorizes increased funding for USADA from 2021 to 2029 to support its anti-doping and clean sport programs, particularly in preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Held at the desk. (on 12/18/2020)

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