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HR10326FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

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Safer Sports for Athletes Act of 2024

December 6, 2024

sports child safety federal oversight amateur athletics legal reform

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes the legal requirements for how amateur sports organizations and the Center for SafeSport investigate abuse allegations, directly impacting the rights and procedural protections of both athletes and those accused of misconduct.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Amateur athletes

Athletes gain access to free victim advocates and standardized procedural protections during abuse investigations.

United States Center for SafeSport

The Center must implement new investigation timelines, staff training requirements, and reporting structures.

National governing bodies

These organizations must provide membership records to the Center within 5 business days of a request.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill reforms the U.S. Center for SafeSport by standardizing investigation procedures, mandating training for staff, and increasing transparency in how abuse complaints are handled. It also authorizes $10 million in annual funding through 2030 to support grants for organizations that protect young athletes from abuse.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

What rights do I have if I am accused of misconduct under this bill?

The bill guarantees the right to written notice of allegations, the right to be represented by counsel, the opportunity to be heard during an investigation, and the right to a reasoned written decision.

How does this bill change the investigation timeline?

The Center for SafeSport must conclude investigations within 180 days of receiving a complaint, though they may extend this by 30-day increments if necessary.

Will the Center for SafeSport be more transparent?

Yes, the bill requires the Center to submit annual reports to Congress on audit findings and grievance resolutions, which must be made available to the public (excluding personally identifiable information).

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Standardization of Investigation Procedures

The bill moves from discretionary processes to a highly structured, time-bound investigation framework for the Center for SafeSport.

United States Center for SafeSport

Connected Entities

personComptroller General of the United States“Official responsible for GAO reports”Map →

otherTitle 36, United States Code“Law being amended”Map →

other10326“Unclear context, possibly a reference number”Map →

other220503(15)“Section referenced for funding allocation”Map →

other20“Percentage of funding for abuse prevention”Map →

other220541“Section of Title 36”Map →

date2024“Year of the bill”Map →

dollar_amount$10,000,000“Authorized appropriation for grants”Map →

personMs. Ross“Introduced the bill”Map →

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“Congressional committee that the CEO of the Center shall appear before”Map →

other220503“Section of Title 36”Map →

personMr. Joyce of Ohio“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

organizationCenter“The entity responsible for investigations and sanctions under this bill.”Map →

date2030“Fiscal year for grant appropriations”Map →

bill_numberH.R. 10326“Bill number”Map →

other10“New percentage for a funding allocation”Map →

organizationcorporation“The corporation has the right to impose interim measures and is informed of temp”Map →

organizationCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate“Congressional committee that the CEO of the Center shall appear before”Map →

date2025“Fiscal year for grant appropriations”Map →

organizationnational governing bodies“These bodies have the right to impose interim measures and are informed of tempo”Map →

other15“Subparagraph reference within 220503”Map →

other36“Title 36 of the United States Code is referenced.”Map →

personAttorney General“Receives grant applications”Map →

organizationUnited States Olympic and Paralympic Committee“Organizations whose policies are affected by the bill”Map →

organizationUnited States Olympic & Paralympic Committee“This committee is listed as an entity to whom the Center may provide work produc”Map →

organizationUnited States Anti-Doping Agency“This agency is listed as an investigative agency to whom the Center may provide ”Map →

personMs. Castor of Florida“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

personMr. Bacon“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

other220541(f)(4)“This section of title 36, United States Code, is amended relating to independenc”Map →

other220451(e)“This section of title 36, United States Code, is amended regarding training mate”Map →

bill_numberSafer Sports for Athletes Act of 2024“Short title of the Act”Map →

organizationUnited States Center for SafeSport“Subject of the bill's reforms”Map →

other220541(g)(4)“Section of Title 36 being amended regarding funding”Map →

other220451“Section of Title 36 being amended for additional provisions”Map →

dateDecember 6, 2024“Date the bill was introduced”Map →

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives“Congressional committee that the CEO of the Center shall appear before”Map →

organizationEqual Employment Opportunity Commission“This commission is mentioned in the context of national governing bodies providi”Map →

other25“Previous percentage for a funding allocation”Map →

other220541(h)(3)“Section of Title 36 being amended regarding compliance audits”Map →

organizationGovernment Accountability Office“Agency that will conduct performance and accountability reports”Map →

Analysis Score

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Controversy40
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