H.R. 172 · 117th Congress · House

United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act of 2021

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced
Jan 4, 21
Passed House
Apr 14, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Previous Versions

00Jan 4, 2021

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

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  1. APR 15, 2021IntroReferral

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

  2. APR 14, 2021Floor

    Mr

    Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  3. APR 14, 2021Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H1748-1750)

    1748Yea
    1750Nay
    0NV
  4. APR 14, 2021Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 172.

  5. APR 14, 2021Floor

    At 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.

  6. APR 14, 2021Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H1781-1782)

    1781Yea
    1782Nay
    0NV
  7. APR 14, 2021Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #99

    On 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)

    381Yea
    37Nay
    0NV
  8. APR 14, 2021Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #99

    (2/3 required): 381 - 37 (Roll no. 99). (text: CR H1748)

    381Yea
    37Nay
    0NV
  9. APR 14, 2021Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  10. FEB 02, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  11. JAN 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  12. JAN 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  13. JAN 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: Apr 15, 2021

Active

Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Feb 3, 2021

Active

Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jan 4, 2021

Active