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1978 Congressional Hearings on the Amateur Sports Act

Original title: Amateur sports act of 1978: hearings before the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, Ninety-fifth Congress, second session, on H.R. 12626 and H.R. 12920 ... June 21 and 22, 1978.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings represent the legislative foundation for the Amateur Sports Act of 1978, which established the legal framework for the United States Olympic Committee and the governance of amateur athletic competition in the U.S.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Amateur athletic organizations

These organizations were subject to potential federal oversight and restructuring under the proposed legislation.

United States Olympic Committee

The committee's structure and legal authority were central topics of the proposed legislation.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This document contains the transcripts from June 1978 House Judiciary hearings regarding H.R. 12626 and H.R. 12920, which proposed federal oversight and restructuring of amateur sports organizations in the United States.

Key Facts

  • The hearings were held on June 21 and 22, 1978.
  • The Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations conducted the hearings.
  • The subject of the hearings was the proposed Amateur Sports Act of 1978.
  • The legislation under review consisted of two specific bills: H.R. 12626 and H.R. 12920.
  • The hearings took place during the second session of the 95th Congress.

Why It Matters

These hearings represent the legislative foundation for the Amateur Sports Act of 1978, which established the legal framework for the United States Olympic Committee and the governance of amateur athletic competition in the U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to gather testimony and review proposed legislation (H.R. 12626 and H.R. 12920) aimed at regulating amateur sports in the United States.
When did these hearings take place?
The hearings were conducted on June 21 and 22, 1978.

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Federalization of Amateur Sports

The hearings mark a clear pivot toward federal oversight of amateur sports, moving away from purely private governance.

United States Olympic Committee

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“The parent committee overseeing the subcommittee.”Map →
organizationSubcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations“The congressional body conducting the hearings.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy40
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