United States Olympians and Parlympians United [USOPU]

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Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, & Amateur Athletes Act of 2020

Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, & Amateur Athletes Act of 2020 Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, & Amateur Athletes Act of 2020 Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, & Amateur Athletes Act of 2020

US Law as of 10-30-2020

Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, & Amateur Athletes Act of 2020

Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, & Amateur Athletes Act of 2020 Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, & Amateur Athletes Act of 2020 Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, & Amateur Athletes Act of 2020

US Law as of 10-30-2020

Commission Work Begins Fall 2022

Congressional Commission appointed by: Congressmen, Frank Pallone & Greg Walden. Senators, Roger Wicker & Maria Cantwell


Commission Co-Chairs

Han Xiao

Dionne Koller


Commission

*Edwin Moses

*Jordyn Weiber

*Benita Fitzgerald Mosely

*Nancy Hogshead-Makar

*Karin Korb

Patty Cisneros Prevo

Mitch Daniels

*Melissa Stockwell

Bill Hybyl

Rob Mullens

Joe Schmitz

*John Dane

Robert Cohen

*Brittany Reese

*Olympians & Paralympians


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

2022

16 Members Appointed by Congress

Work Begins

Fall 2022

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2022

16 Members Appointed by Congress

50% must be Olympic/Paralympic Athletes.


The Commission will study the structure of the USOPC and report ways to strengthen the organization ...

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Work Begins

Fall 2022

Study & Report

On the state of U.S. participation in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Matters shall include:

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Study & Report

On the state of U.S. participation in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Matters shall include:

  1. Assess American success in achieving USOPC goals.
  2. Evaluate NGB functions and responsiveness to athletes.
  3. Assess the finances of the USOPC.
  4. Desc...

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5 Pillars for an Athletes First USOPC

Athlete Letter to Congress

Signed by over 600 people

Olympians, Paralympians, Elite Athletes, Survivors, Coaches, Organizations, & Supporters

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Athletes and sport leaders who have already called for substantial USOPC changes.

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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

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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

U.S. Olympians & Paralympians Unbroken (USOPU)

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Unbroken Inspiration

We are American athletes of Olympic and Paralympic Sport. We are organized and ready to transform the USOPC.

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Additional Documents

Athlete's Rebuke USOPC

Regarding Scott Blackmun $2.4 Million Dollar Severance

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Fiduciary Changes

Athlete's Stand Up

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Athlete's Recommend

12 Changes

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