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S 4839118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2024

Policy Area: Sports and Recreation
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Jan 14, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jul 30, 2024

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2024 is a Senate bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing issues related to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Although the official summary and full text are not available, the bill's title suggests it focuses on measures to enhance trust and integrity in WADA's operations, likely involving oversight or reforms in anti-doping policies in sports. The bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation but ultimately failed or expired without further action.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to improve confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired in the 118th Congress.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress.
  • It was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation after being read twice.
  • The bill did not progress further and is listed as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)', 'International and national sports organizations', 'Athletes subject to anti-doping regulations', 'U.S. government agencies involved in sports and anti-doping enforcement']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available bill text and summary limits understanding of specific provisions and implementation requirements.', 'Potential costs and resource needs for oversight or reforms related to WADA are unknown.', 'Unclear authority changes or enforcement mechanisms due to missing full text.', 'Oversight and accountability measures cannot be assessed without detailed provisions.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to a relevant committee but did not advance further, indicating limited legislative momentum or prioritization during the 118th Congress. The focus on WADA aligns with ongoing international and domestic interest in maintaining integrity in sports through anti-doping efforts.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the bill could influence international cooperation on anti-doping enforcement and standards.', 'Potential reforms may affect funding or operational procedures of agencies involved in sports regulation.', 'Enhanced confidence in WADA might impact athlete compliance and public perception of sports integrity.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Due to the absence of the bill's full text and official summary, transparency is limited, making it difficult to assess the scope, authority changes, funding implications, or oversight mechanisms proposed. Monitoring future related legislation or committee reports may provide additional clarity.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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