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Defend the Olympic Spirit Act of 2008

Introduced: April 3, 2008 See on congress.gov
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Apr 3, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 3, 2008
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Defend the Olympic Spirit Act of 2008 - Prohibits the expenditure of appropriated funds to enable any U.S. officer or official to attend the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games in the People's Republic of China.

Permits expenditures to provide security during the Games to any U.S. athlete or associated support staff.

What's happening now April 3, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5668 Related bill Communist Chinese Olympic Accountability Act
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Apr 10, 2008
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 10, 2008
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Apr 3, 2008
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Apr 3, 2008
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Apr 3, 2008
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Apr 3, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5697: Defend the Olympic Spirit Act of 2008. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5697/
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"H.R. 5697: Defend the Olympic Spirit Act of 2008." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5697/.
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