Sign now and tell Congress to Vote "YES" to Support TEAM USA Athletes!
Sign now and tell Congress to Vote "YES" to Support TEAM USA Athletes!
Sign now and tell Congress to Vote "YES" to Support TEAM USA Athletes!Sign now and tell Congress to Vote "YES" to Support TEAM USA Athletes!Sign now and tell Congress to Vote "YES" to Support TEAM USA Athletes!Greater protection, rights, funding, development, governance, and leadership for ATHLETES
Sign now and tell Congress to Vote "YES" to Support TEAM USA Athletes!
Sign now and tell Congress to Vote "YES" to Support TEAM USA Athletes!
Sign now and tell Congress to Vote "YES" to Support TEAM USA Athletes!Sign now and tell Congress to Vote "YES" to Support TEAM USA Athletes!Sign now and tell Congress to Vote "YES" to Support TEAM USA Athletes!Greater protection, rights, funding, development, governance, and leadership for ATHLETES
Pending Vote in U.S. Senate!
Help pass Senate Bill 2330, the Empowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act of 2019. This bill will begin a historic process to modernize and rewrite the 1978 Amateur Sports Act!
The governance of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee [USOPC] must include independent OVERSIGHT. Currently, it remains a monopoly, unaswerable to athletes.
The Army of Survivors, a non-profit formed by survivors of sexual abuse. "It is impossible to protect athletes without giving them power.”
Grace French
“SB 2330 must pass without amendment to ensure safety and an equal voice for all athletes!"
The Honorable Rosemarie Aquilina
Judge during Larry Nassar sentecing
Athletes First Bipartisan Lawmakers
Senator Moran (KS): R
Senator Blumenthal (CT): D
Senator Gardner (CO): R
14 Cosponsors
U.S. Representative DeGette (CO): D
18 Cosponsors
Read our letter to Congress
Why support Senate Bill 2330?
Sexual Abuse
This massive problem is the tip of iceberg. A new culture is needed. We can do better. Support the Bill.
Athlete Funding
Missguided spending. Many Olympians & Paralympians live at the poverty level. Support the Bill.
Governance
Athletes seek greater control and presence on the board of the USOPC. Athletes seek equal and a collective representation on the Board of the USPOC. We can do better. Support the Bill.
Health Care
Athletes lose health coverage when sick, injured, or pregnant! We can do better.
Support the Bill.
Leadership
There are NO athletes working in USOPC executive leadership. We can do better. Support the Bill.
Amateur Sport Act
The 1978 Amateur Sports Act needs a modern rewrite. This needs to happen. Support the Bill.
Pending Vote
Support Senate Bill 2330! The "Empowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act of 2019"
Goal: Rewrite of The 1978 Amateur Sports Act
Senate Bill 2330 is now headed for full Senate vote! QUICK OVERVIEW (14 Co-Sponsors)
Bill Highlights: Establishes a 16-member Commission (50% minimum must be Olympians/Paralympians). All 16 Commission members will be required to have experience in athletics, health advocacy, and/or coaching. The Commission will study the structure of the USOPC and recommend ways to strengthen the organization for athletes. The Commission will submit a final report that details its findings, recommendations, policy changes, and conclusions to Congress which will then rewrite a new and relevant U.S. Sports and Athletes Act.
The bipartisan Senate Bill 2330, Empowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act of 2019, merges two bills:
- Moran-Blumenthal Bill (Stronger Congressional oversight)
- Gardner-DeGette Bills (16-person Commission - comprised of 50% athletes at a minimum)
JOIN US
Support Senate Bill 2330: Empowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act of 2019
A Few Supporters of Senate Bill 2330
Nancy Hogshead-Makar
3-time Olympic gold medalist. Attorney. CEO of Champion Woman, co-chair Team Integrity, and Leader of sexual-abuse protections.
Ed Williams
Olympian and attorney. Drafted USOPC's Due Process Checklist and co-author of Athletes Rights Section of 1978 Sports Act.
The Honorable Rosemarie Aquilina
Judge governing Larry Nassar sentencing. Gave more than 150 survivors a voice for their pain and outrage.
Army of Survivors
An army of athletes, activists, survivors, and pioneers for greater protections and consequences for abusers.
Grace French, President
Greg Louganis
4-time Olympic gold medalist. Seeking to secure athletes' rights in the Sports Act rewrite.
Sarah Will
12-time Paralympic gold medalist. Focused on building PARA issues into rewrite of the Sports Act.
Norm Bellingham
Olympic gold medalist. Former COO of the USOC. Focused on securing an Athlete-Centric culture.
Bob Balk
6-time Paralympic medalist. IOC commission member. IPC Chair of Athlete's Council.
Willie Banks
3-time Olympian and former President of the U.S. Olympians Association.
Eli Bremer
Olympian leading the way for a forensic accounting of USOPC's financials and increasing athlete funding.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Olympian. veteran. Former Colorado Congressman and Senator.
Jeff Olson
2-time Olympian and leading advocate for more marketing and monetary rights and opportunities for athletes.
NGBs
National Governing Bodies of U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Sport: We invite brave NGBs to support this bill now.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
I fully support this legislation as an overdue opportunity to fix some major problems at the USOPC and create opportunities for TEAM USA to thrive over the long-term.
USOPF Board Member
United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation Board Member: List names...
Klete Keller
Olympic gold medalist.
Carissa Gordon Gump
Olympian.
Greta Neimanas
Paralympian.
Cheryl Haworth
Olympian.
Mara Gubuan
Founder, The Equality League: Equal access and safety in sport for females.
Former President US Olympians Association
With all the issues... It is absolutely necessary to have a group of intelligent athletes with experience and
expertise to review the 42 year old statute. Willie Banks
More Supporters
Athletes and sport leaders who have already called for substantial USOPC changes.
5 Pillars for an Athletes First USOPC
Modernize the 1978 Amateur Sports Act
faster. higher. stronger. deeper. greater.
Senate Bill 2330 Timeline
Feb-March 2020
Vote pending in Senate
Vote YES
Goal is 100% Unanimous Consent
Feb-March 2020
Vote pending in Senate
The sad opposition.
One Senator opposes. Why?
Senator Mike Lee (Utah) wants to appease and win points with the IOC because Salt Lake plans to ...
Vote YES
Goal is 100% Unanimous Consent
March 2020
Upon Senate passage, House reconciles Bill and votes.
Vote YES
Goal is it wins by a landslide.
March 2020
Upon Senate passage, House reconciles Bill and votes.
Vote YES
Goal is it wins by a landslide.
April 2020
President signs bill into law.
Game On
April 2020
President signs bill into law.
Commission activates immediately. Led by athletes, its report will be delivered to Congress 270 days later.
Game On
Early 2021
New, U.S. Sport & Athletes Act.
Becomes law
TEAM USA wins!
Early 2021
New, U.S. Sport & Athletes Act.
Congress authors a new, modern Act and passes it. The President will sign it into law and it becomes the new governing document for the USOP...
Becomes law
TEAM USA wins!
USOPU: US Olympians & Paralympians UNBROKEN
Team USA Athletes
To any and all athletes and supporters of U.S. Olympic Sport. Now is the time to invigorate and activate Congress to vote for Senate Bill 2330. Support the Bill!
Unbroken Inspiration
Olympian, Prisoner, Survivor, Champion, Warrior, War Hero, Patriot, Louis Zamperini. He kept getting up and standing strong. See his inspirational Unbroken Story.
Congress
Senate vote is pending. Empowers a 16 person Commission (at least 50% must be athletes) to rewrite the 1978 Amateur Sports Act. Thank you Congress. Support the Bill!
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