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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2 years later, a bipartisan congressional report found at least 2 senior-level Olympic Committee officials knew about the allegations against former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar for more than a year before they were made public.
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Amateur athletic governing bodies can & should do more to protect the safety & health of all of our nation’s athletes so they can perform their sport without fear of abuse.
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Last year, I led a bill in the House which was later signed into law to reform a broken system that has failed too many victims, the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse & Safe Sport Authorization Act >>https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bipartisan-bill-protecting-our-nations-athletes-signed-into-law …
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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 …1 reply 2 retweets 3 likesShow 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 athletes1 reply 0 retweets 1 likeShow 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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