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Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019

Introduced: January 29, 2019 Introduced by: Whitehouse, Sheldon Democratic · Rhode Island See on congress.gov
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Jan 29, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 29, 2019
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Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019

This bill makes it unlawful to knowingly influence (or attempt or conspire to influence) a major international sports competition by use of a prohibited substance or prohibited method.

A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both—and mandatory restitution. Additionally, property used or intended to be used to commit an offense may be seized and forfeited to the U.S. government.

What's happening now January 29, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 835 Identical bill Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 3 Republican 2
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Mar 9, 2020
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jan 14, 2020
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Jan 13, 2020
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Jan 13, 2020
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jan 29, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 259: Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-259/
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"S. 259: Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-259/.
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S. 259, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-259/.
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