HR-172 : Still Just a Bill

United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act of 2021

This bill authorizes appropriations for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) through FY2030.

The bill adds requirements that USADA

  • be responsible for certifying in advance any testing conducted by international organizations under the World Anti-Doping Code for international amateur athletes and athletic competitions occurring within the jurisdiction of the United States; and
  • promote a positive youth sport experience by using a portion of its funding to provide educational materials on sportsmanship, character building, and healthy performance for those participating in youth sports.

The bill requires any action taken by USADA to enforce a policy, procedure, or requirement against a person with respect to a violation of federal law, including an investigation, disciplinary action, sanction, or any other administrative action, to be carried out in a manner that provides due process protection.

The Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Food and Drug Administration must provide to USADA information relating to the prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs or the prohibition of performance-enhancing methods.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-04-15IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2021-04-14FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-04-14VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 37 (Roll no. 99). (text: CR H1748)House floor actions
2021-04-14FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1781-1782)House floor actions
2021-04-14FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2021-04-14FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 172.House floor actions
2021-04-14FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1748-1750)House floor actions
2021-04-14FloorMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2021-02-02CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2021-01-04IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2021-01-04IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Sports and Recreation
See Subjects
  • Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
  • Athletes
  • Child health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Due process and equal protection
  • International law and treaties
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Olympic games

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