US SB259 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 29 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-29 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 29 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-29 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019
Sponsors
| Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI] | Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS] | Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL] |
| Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT] | Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS] | Sen. Mark Warner [D-VA] | Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO] |
| Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] | Sen. Tom Udall [D-NM] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] | Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-29 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
Same As/Similar To
HB835 (Same As) 2020-12-04 - Became Public Law No: 116-206. (TXT | PDF)
Subjects
Athletes
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
International law and treaties
Jurisdiction and venue
Olympic games
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
International law and treaties
Jurisdiction and venue
Olympic games
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/259/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s259/BILLS-116s259is.pdf |
