In 2016, an @IndyStar investigation exposed what is now known as the worst sexual abuse scandal in athletics to date.https://www.indystar.com/story/news/investigations/2016/08/04/usa-gymnastics-sex-abuse-protected-coaches/85829732/ …
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This Congress, I am proud to continue to work towards protecting our athletes by joining
@RepDianaDeGette@RepDLamborn &@RepBenMcAdams to introduce a#bipartisan bill, the Strengthening U.S. Olympics Act >>https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-introduce-legislation-aimed-at-reforming-us-olympic-committee …Show this thread -
This bill would:
require Congress to appoint a 16-member commission (at least 8 Olympic or Paralympic athletes) to study how the USOC currently operates & provide Congress a list of recommendations aimed at reforming its governing structure to better protect our top athletesShow this thread -
Importantly, this panel would evaluate how responsive the nat'l governing bodies of each Olympic sports are to its athletes & whether the US Center for SafeSport has the funding & staff needed to effectively respond to any future reports of harassment & sexual assault.
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Learn more about the importance of the Strengthening U.S. Olympics Act >>https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lawmakers-introduce-legislation-aimed-at-reforming-us-olympic-committee …
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How about ICE’s concentration camps? Is that a broken system that has failed too many victims, or is it working as intended?
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If only the laws we have on the books would be enforced, regardless of who they apply to. Have you read the
#MuellerReport yet? We’re still waiting to hear your analysis.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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