FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION
US Olympians and Paralympians United invite
Congressman Frank Pallone & Greg Walden,
Senators Roger Wicker & Maria Cantwell,
to appoint the most effective co-chair
and commission members who will
serve American athletes, of
Olympic/Parlympic sport,
in the highest regard.
Over 550 Olympians & Paralympians. Over 80 survivors of abuse. Over 200 coaches. Over 135 sports leaders. 12 civil rights and child protection organizations. Thousands of supporters. All support this law. And all ask Congress to empower the athlete voice on the Commission.
Duties of Commission
2021
16 Members Appointed by Congress
Report due
July 27, 2021
Event Details
2021
16 Members Appointed by Congress
50% minimum must be Olympic/Paralympic Athletes.
The Commission will study the structure of the USOPC and report ways to strengthen the organ...
Report due
July 27, 2021
Study & Report
On the state of U.S. participation in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Matters shall include:
Event Details
Study & Report
On the state of U.S. participation in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Matters shall include:
- Assess American success in achieving USOPC goals.
- Evaluate NGB functions and responsiveness to athletes.
- Assess the finances of the USOPC.
- Desc...
5 Pillars for an Athletes First USOPC
Athlete Letter to Congress
Signed by over 600 people
Olympians, Paralympians, Elite Athletes, Survivors, Coaches, Organizations, & Supporters
Athletes and sport leaders who have already called for substantial USOPC changes.
A Few Supporters
Nancy Hogshead-Makar
The Honorable Rosemarie Aquilina
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
The Honorable Rosemarie Aquilina
Nancy Hogshead-Makar
Olympian and attorney. Drafted USOPC's Due Process Checklist and co-author of Athletes Rights Section of 1978 Sports Act.
The Honorable Rosemarie Aquilina
The Honorable Rosemarie Aquilina
The Honorable Rosemarie Aquilina
Judge governing Larry Nassar sentencing. Gave more than 150 survivors a voice for their pain and outrage.
Army of Survivors
Army of Survivors
The Honorable Rosemarie Aquilina
An army of athletes, activists, survivors, and pioneers for greater protections and consequences for abusers.
Grace French, President
Greg Louganis
Army of Survivors
Greg Louganis
4-time Olympic gold medalist. Seeking to secure athletes' rights in the Sports Act rewrite.
Sarah Will
Army of Survivors
Greg Louganis
12-time Paralympic gold medalist. Focused on building PARA issues into rewrite of the Sports Act.
Norm Bellingham
Norm Bellingham
Norm Bellingham
Olympic gold medalist. Former COO of the USOC. Focused on securing an Athlete-Centric culture.
Bob Balk
Norm Bellingham
Norm Bellingham
6-time Paralympic medalist. IOC commission member. IPC Chair of Athlete's Council.
Willie Banks
Norm Bellingham
Willie Banks
3-time Olympian and former President of the U.S. Olympians Association.
Eli Bremer
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Willie Banks
Olympian leading the way for a forensic accounting of USOPC's financials and increasing athlete funding.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Olympian. veteran. Former Colorado Congressman and Senator.
Jeff Olson
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
2-time Olympian and leading advocate for fiscal transparency and marketing opportunities for athletes.
NGBs
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
National Governing Bodies of U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Sport: A few brave NGBs support this law.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
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
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
USOPF Board Member
United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation Board Member
Klete Keller
Carissa Gordon Gump
USOPF Board Member
Olympic gold medalist.
Carissa Gordon Gump
Carissa Gordon Gump
Carissa Gordon Gump
Olympian.
Greta Neimanas
Carissa Gordon Gump
Carissa Gordon Gump
Paralympian.
Cheryl Haworth
Former President US Olympians Association
Cheryl Haworth
Olympian.
Mara Gubuan
Former President US Olympians Association
Cheryl Haworth
Founder, The Equality League: Equal access and safety in sport for females.
Former President US Olympians Association
Former President US Olympians Association
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
Additional supporters
200 coaches, 135 sports leaders, 12 civil rights orgs
It is impossible to protect athletes
without giving them power.
Grace French, President
The Army of Survivors
Non-profit formed by survivors of sexual abuse
This law enables greater safety and
majority voice for athletes!
The Honorable Rosemarie Aquilina
Judge during Larry Nassar sentencing
The governance of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee [USOPC] must include independent oversight. Currently, it remains a monopoly, unaswerable to athletes.
USOPU Founders
Why support?
Sexual Abuse
Athlete Funding
Athlete Funding
This massive problem is the tip of iceberg. A new culture is needed. We can do better. Support the Bill.
Athlete Funding
Athlete Funding
Athlete Funding
Missguided spending. Many Olympians & Paralympians live at the poverty level. Support the Bill.
Governance
Athlete Funding
Health Care
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
Amateur Sport Act
Health Care
Athletes lose health coverage when sick, injured, or pregnant! We can do better.
Support the Bill.
Leadership
Amateur Sport Act
Amateur Sport Act
There are NO athletes working in USOPC executive leadership. We can do better. Support the Bill.
Amateur Sport Act
Amateur Sport Act
Amateur Sport Act
The 1978 Amateur Sports Act needs a modern rewrite. This needs to happen. Support the Bill.
Congressional Support
Senator Moran (KS): R
Senator Blumenthal (CT): D
Senator Blumenthal (CT): D
Senator Blumenthal (CT): D
Senator Blumenthal (CT): D
Senator Blumenthal (CT): D
Senator Gardner (CO): R
Senator Blumenthal (CT): D
Senator Gardner (CO): R
14 Co-sponsors
U.S. Representative DeGette (CO): D
Senator Gardner (CO): R
U.S. Representative DeGette (CO): D
U.S. Representative DeGette (CO): D
U.S. Representative DeGette (CO): D
8 Co-sponsors
U.S. Representative DeGette (CO): D
U.S. Representative DeGette (CO): D
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