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HR 4988 108th Congress House

Play Fair at the Olympics Act

Official title: To amend title 36, United States Code, to require the observance of certain labor standards by companies that enter into licensing agreements with the United States Olympic Committee.

Introduced: July 22, 2004 Introduced by: Schakowsky, Janice D. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Aug 4, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Jul 22, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 22, 2004
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 4, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Play Fair at the Olympics Act - Amends Federal law relating to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) to direct the USOC to require observance of certain labor standards by companies that enter into licensing agreements with it, and by subcontractors and suppliers of such companies.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 22, 2004
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jul 22, 2004
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Waters, Maxine
California · Jul 22, 2004
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4988: Play Fair at the Olympics Act. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-4988/
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"H.R. 4988: Play Fair at the Olympics Act." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-4988/.
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