Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019
- Last Action
- 1/29/2019
Actions
- 2019-01-29Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2019-01-29Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2019-01-29 (00)
Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019
This bill 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.
Cosponsors (11)
- Roger Wicker (R-MS)
- Ben Cardin (D-MD)
- Marco Rubio (R-FL)
- Patrick Leahy (D-VT)
- Jerry Moran (R-KS)
- Mark Warner (D-VA)
- Cory Gardner (R-CO)
- Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
- TOM UDALL (D-NM)
- Edward Markey (D-MA)
- Roy Blunt (R-MO)
Subjects
- Athletes
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- International law and treaties
- Jurisdiction and venue
- Olympic games
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