CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025

S. 233 · Senate bill Sports and Recreation

A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors

Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 340.

Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote

A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. On Calendar

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025," amends the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006. It modifies how the Office of National Drug Control Policy interacts with the World Anti-Doping Agency. The legislation requires an annual determination regarding the World Anti-Doping Agency's governance and representation. It seeks to ensure the agency has an independent governance model and fair representation for the United States. Additionally, the bill provides a mechanism to potentially withhold membership dues if certain criteria are not met. Finally, it requires the submission of a spending plan before funds are obligated.

Yes

  • Scored +4

    Government Integrity And Operations

    The bill increases oversight by requiring annual determinations and reports regarding the governance of the World Anti-Doping Agency.

  • Scored +3

    Foreign Policy

    The bill enhances U.S. influence and leadership within global sports governance by mandating fair representation and independent oversight.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.