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This bill modifies the Office of National Drug Control Policy's (ONDCP) authority regarding the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to improve governance and representation. The bill introduces a new definition of "independent athlete" as an Olympic or Paralympic athlete who is not serving in any leadership role in major international sports organizations. The ONDCP is now tasked with ensuring WADA has a credible and independent governance model that fairly represents the United States, implements strong governance reforms, and provides decision-making roles for independent athletes from democratic countries. The bill requires the ONDCP to make a determination about WADA's governance within a specified timeframe and provides a mechanism for accountability if WADA does not meet these standards. If WADA fails to meet these criteria, the ONDCP can voluntarily withhold membership dues and must issue a report describing barriers to U.S. participation. Additionally, the bill mandates that the ONDCP submit a spending plan to congressional committees before obligating funds to WADA, enhancing transparency and congressional oversight of U.S. contributions to the international anti-doping organization.

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