Amendments
2022—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 117–103, § 303(1)(A), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “serve as the independent anti-doping organization for the amateur athletic competitions recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and be recognized worldwide as the independent national anti-doping organization for the United States;”.
Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 117–103, § 303(1)(B), added par. (5).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–103, § 303(2), added subsec. (c).
2014—Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 113–280, § 2(1), struck out par. (4). Text read as follows: “The term ‘gene doping’ means the nontherapeutic use of cells, genes, genetic elements, or of the modulation of gene expression, having the capacity to enhance athletic performance.”
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 113–280, § 2(2)(A), inserted “and be recognized worldwide as the independent national anti-doping organization for the United States” after “Committee”.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 113–280, § 2(2)(B), substituted “or prohibited performance-enhancing methods adopted by the Agency” for “, or performance-enhancing genetic modifications accomplished through gene-doping”.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 113–280, § 2(2)(C), substituted “or prohibited performance-enhancing methods adopted by the Agency” for “, or performance-enhancing genetic modifications accomplished through gene-doping”.
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 113–280, § 2(2)(D), substituted “, and the prevention of use by United States amateur athletes of performance-enhancing drugs or prohibited performance-enhancing methods adopted by the Agency.” for “and the prevention of use of performance-enhancing drugs, or performance-enhancing genetic modifications accomplished through gene-doping by United States amateur athletes; and”.
Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 113–280, § 2(2)(E), struck out par. (5) which read as follows: “permanently include ‘gene doping’ among any list of prohibited substances adopted by the Agency.”
Findings
Pub. L. 117–103, div. Q, title III, § 302, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 816, provided that:
“Congress makes the following findings:
“(1) The United States Anti-Doping Agency—
“(A)
is the independent national anti-doping organization of the United States; and
“(B)
manages the anti-doping program, results management processes, drug
reference resources, and athlete education for all
United States Olympic Committee-recognized national governing bodies and the athletes and events of such national governing bodies.
“(2)
The United States Anti-Doping Agency contributes to the advancement of clean sport through scientific research, anti-doping education, and outreach programs, and the mission of the United States Anti-Doping Agency is to preserve the integrity of competition and protect the rights of athletes.
“(3)
Participation in youth sports has the potential to equip young athletes with important skills and values necessary for success in life, and it is essential that the culture of youth sports emphasizes such skills and values.
“(4)
The TrueSport program of the United States Anti-Doping Agency partners with youth sport organizations across the United States to promote sportsmanship, character building, and healthy performance through the use of targeted educational materials designed to promote a positive youth sport experience.
“(5)
In modifying the authority of the United States Anti-Doping Agency to include the promotion of the positive values of youth sport, Congress sends a strong signal that the goals of youth sport should include instilling in young athletes the values of integrity, respect, teamwork, courage, and responsibility.
“(6)
Due to the unique leadership position of the United States in the global community, adequate funding of the anti-doping and clean sport programs of the United States Anti-Doping Agency is imperative to the preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games, which will be held in Los Angeles, California.
“(7)
Increased appropriations for fiscal years 2023 through 2031 would enable the United States Anti-Doping Agency to directly affect the integrity and well-being of sport, both domestically and internationally.”
