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

The Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025 aims to increase U.S. oversight of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the international body responsible for policing performance-enhancing drugs in sports. The bill would empower the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to evaluate whether WADA is operating independently and fairly. If the agency is found to have conflicts of interest or fails to provide fair representation for the United States and independent athletes, the ONDCP would have the permanent authority to withhold U.S. membership dues.

For everyday citizens and sports fans, the bill seeks to ensure that American athletes compete on a level playing field during international events like the Olympic and Paralympic Games. It proposes requiring WADA to include independent athletes in its decision-making processes and mandates that the U.S. government submit detailed spending plans before sending funds to the agency. These measures are designed to address concerns regarding the handling of high-profile doping scandals and to promote greater transparency in how international sports are regulated.