HR 3825 · 108th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

United States Olympic Committee Reform Act

Introduced 2004-02-24· Sponsored by Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.(2004-04-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] United States Olympic Committee Reform Act - Amends the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act to limit the stated purposes of the United States Olympic Committee. Provides new governance provisions for the Committee. Establishes a nine-member Board of Directors to: (1) oversee the Committee's operations; (2) set policy for the Committee; (3) establish a Nominating and Governance Committee; (4) elect new Board members and the Board chair; (5) select and evaluate the Chief Executive Officer required by this Act; and (6) oversee the U.S. bid city process and monitor the organizing committee of the U.S. Olympic Games. Authorizes the removal of Board members for cause. Requires the Committee to establish an Olympic Assembly in which all constituencies of the Committee are represented. Directs the Committee to maintain a standards and compliance program. Requires the Board to appoint an independent commission to conduct and submit to Congress ten-year reviews of the Committee's governance structure. Sets forth transition provisions. Gives the Board responsibility for hiring an ombudsman for athletes. Requires the Committee to submit annual reports on its operations to the President …

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats