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S. 233 would give the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) permanent authority to withhold U.S. membership dues to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) if the organization fails to meet certain standards. Specifically, the ONDCP would evaluate whether WADA operates with an independent governance model, implements appropriate reforms, and includes independent athletes in decision-making roles who are not affiliated with Olympic committees or WADA itself.
The bill was introduced in response to concerns about WADA's handling of doping violations by Chinese swimmers who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs before the 2021 Olympics but were not investigated by WADA. The legislation would allow the U.S. government to use financial leverage to pressure WADA to improve its governance and ensure fair enforcement of anti-doping rules across all countries. If enacted, the bill would cost less than $500,000 over five years in administrative expenses.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 25, 2025
Jun 25, 2025 · 14:00
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a business meeting on June 25, 2025, to consider six bills and several nominations. The bills addressed diverse topics including strengthening protections for children's online privacy under S.836, modifying the Office of National Drug Control Policy's authority regarding the World Anti-Doping Agency under S.233, protecting Alaska Native cultural practices and livelihoods related to marine mammal products under S.254, establishing a Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee under S.434, directing a Commerce Department study on critical infrastructure manufacturing feasibility under S.1872, and considering nominations including Bryan Bedford for Federal Aviation Administration Administrator. As a business meeting rather than a hearing with witnesses, this session focused on committee consideration of the proposed legislation and nominations. No witnesses were listed to provide testimony on the bills. The meeting represented the committee's initial formal consideration of these measures, which address issues ranging from consumer privacy and cultural protection to space commerce and national infrastructure capacity. The consideration of these bills at a business meeting is a procedural step in the legislative process. A business meeting does not guarantee that any of these bills will advance further in the committee or be brought to a vote. The committee may choose to amend, postpone, or reject any of the proposed legislation following this meeting.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-111.
Feb 23, 2026
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-111.
Feb 23, 2026
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 25, 2025
Jun 25, 2025 · 14:00
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a business meeting on June 25, 2025, to consider six bills and several nominations. The bills addressed diverse topics including strengthening protections for children's online privacy under S.836, modifying the Office of National Drug Control Policy's authority regarding the World Anti-Doping Agency under S.233, protecting Alaska Native cultural practices and livelihoods related to marine mammal products under S.254, establishing a Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee under S.434, directing a Commerce Department study on critical infrastructure manufacturing feasibility under S.1872, and considering nominations including Bryan Bedford for Federal Aviation Administration Administrator. As a business meeting rather than a hearing with witnesses, this session focused on committee consideration of the proposed legislation and nominations. No witnesses were listed to provide testimony on the bills. The meeting represented the committee's initial formal consideration of these measures, which address issues ranging from consumer privacy and cultural protection to space commerce and national infrastructure capacity. The consideration of these bills at a business meeting is a procedural step in the legislative process. A business meeting does not guarantee that any of these bills will advance further in the committee or be brought to a vote. The committee may choose to amend, postpone, or reject any of the proposed legislation following this meeting.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-111.
Feb 23, 2026
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-111.
Feb 23, 2026