Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025

This Act may be cited as the Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025.
Section 701 of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 (21 U.S.C. 2001) is amended—
in subsection (a)—
by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
The term United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee means the organization established by chapter 2205 of title 36, United States Code.
in paragraph (3), by striking (36 U.S.C. 22501(b)(1)) and inserting (36 U.S.C. 220501(b)(1));
by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (3) as paragraphs (4) and (1), respectively, and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numeric order; and
by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
The term independent athlete means an Olympic or Paralympic athlete who does not serve, in any capacity—
on the International Olympic Committee;
on the International Paralympic Committee;
at an international sports federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee or the International Paralympic Committee;
on the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee; or
at the World Anti-Doping Agency.
in subsection (b)—
by striking United States Olympic Committee each place it appears and inserting United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee;
in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and
by adding at the end the following:
carry out responsibilities with respect to the World Anti-Doping Agency, as described in subsection (d).
by adding at the end the following:
The Office of National Drug Control Policy, in consultation with the United States Anti-Doping Agency, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and the Team USA Athletes’ Commission, shall—
use all available tools to ensure that—
the World Anti-Doping Agency has a credible and independent governance model that provides for fair representation of the United States;
the World Anti-Doping Agency fully implements all governance reforms, including a proper conflict-of-interest policy for all members of the Executive Committee, the Foundation Board, and all relevant expert advisory groups, standing committees, permanent special committees, and working groups of the World Anti-Doping Agency; and
independent athletes from the United States and other democratic countries, or representatives of such athletes, have decision-making roles on the Executive Committee and the Foundation Board, and in all relevant expert advisory groups, standing committees, permanent special committees, and working groups, of the World Anti-Doping Agency;
demonstrate leadership within the global community;
have strict standards that work toward countering doping in every form, including by countering systemic fraud through doping involving—
governmental law enforcement, intelligence, or anti-doping institutions;
sporting organizations; or
athlete support personnel; and
work collaboratively with democratic countries.
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, in consultation with the United States Anti-Doping Agency, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and the Team USA Athletes’ Commission, shall make a determination as to whether the World Anti-Doping Agency—
has a credible and independent governance model that provides for fair representation of the United States;
fully implements all governance reforms, including a proper conflict-of-interest policy described in paragraph (1)(A)(ii); and
allows independent athletes from the United States and other democratic countries, or representatives of such athletes, to have decision-making roles on the Executive Committee and the Foundation Board, and in all relevant expert advisory groups, standing committees, permanent special committees, and working groups, of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
In the case of a determination under subparagraph (A) that the World Anti-Doping Agency does not have such a governance model, has not fully implemented such governance reforms, or has not allowed decision-making roles described in clause (iii) of that subparagraph, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, in consultation with the United States Anti-Doping Agency, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and the Team USA Athletes’ Commission, shall—
use all available tools to ensure that the United States has fair representation in the World Anti-Doping Agency, including—
on the Executive Committee;
on the Foundation Board; and
in all relevant expert advisory groups, standing committees, permanent special committees, and working groups of the World Anti-Doping Agency; and
not later than 180 days after the date on which the determination under subparagraph (A) is made, issue a report that describes the barriers to participation and fair representation of the United States on the Executive Committee, the Foundation Board, and all relevant expert advisory groups, standing committees, permanent special committees, and working groups of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
In the case of a determination under paragraph (2)(A) that the World Anti-Doping Agency does not have a governance model that provides for fair representation of the United States, has not fully implemented governance reforms, or has not allowed decision-making roles described in clause (iii) of that subparagraph, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, in consultation with the appropriate committees of Congress, may voluntarily withhold up to the full amount of membership dues to the World Anti-Doping Agency.
In this paragraph, the term appropriate committees of Congress means—
the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate (or a successor subcommittee);
the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate (or a successor subcommittee);
the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives (or a successor subcommittee); and
the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives (or a successor subcommittee).
Not later than 30 days before the Office of National Drug Control Policy obligates funds to the World Anti-Doping Agency, the Office of National Drug Control Policy shall submit to the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a spending plan and explanation of proposed uses of such funds.
This Act may be cited as the Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025.
Section 701 of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 (21 U.S.C. 2001) is amended—
by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
In this subchapter:
The term amateur athlete has the meaning given that term in section 220501(b)(1) of title 36, United States Code.
The term amateur athletic competition has the meaning given that term in section 220501(b)(2) of title 36, United States Code.
The term independent athlete means a current or former amateur athlete who does not serve, in any capacity—
on the International Olympic Committee;
on the International Paralympic Committee;
at an international sports federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee or the International Paralympic Committee;
on the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee;
at a national governing body (as defined in section 220501(b)(9) of title 36, United States Code); or
at the World Anti-Doping Agency.
The term United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee means the organization established by chapter 2205 of title 36, United States Code.
in subsection (b), by striking United States Olympic Committee each place it appears and inserting United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee; and
by adding at the end the following:
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, in consultation with the United States Anti-Doping Agency, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and the Athletes’ Advisory Council (established and maintained under section 220504(b)(2)(A) of title 36, United States Code) shall make a determination as to whether the World Anti-Doping Agency—
has a credible and independent governance model that provides for fair representation of the United States;
fully implements or has implemented governance reforms to ensure independent governance; and
has fair processes and procedures to select independent athletes, including athletes from the United States and other democratic countries, or representatives of such athletes, for decision-making roles on the Executive Committee and the Foundation Board, and in all relevant expert advisory groups, standing committees, permanent special committees, and working groups of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
In the case of a determination under paragraph (1) that the World Anti-Doping Agency has not met the criteria set forth in subparagraphs (A), (B), or (C) of that paragraph, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, in consultation with the United States Anti-Doping Agency, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and the Athletes’ Advisory Council (established and maintained under section 220504(b)(2)(A) of title 36, United States Code), shall use all available tools and best efforts to bring the World Anti-Doping Agency into compliance with the criteria set forth in that paragraph.
In the case of a determination under paragraph (1) that the World Anti-Doping Agency has not met the criteria set forth in subparagraphs (A), (B), or (C) of that paragraph, not later than 180 days after the date on which that determination is made, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, in consultation with the United States Anti-Doping Agency, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and the Athletes’ Advisory Council (established and maintained under section 220504(b)(2)(A) of title 36, United States Code) shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that describes the barriers to participation and fair representation of the United States on the Executive Committee, the Foundation Board, and all relevant expert advisory groups, standing committees, permanent special committees, and working groups of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
In the case of a determination under paragraph (1) that the World Anti-Doping Agency has not met the criteria set forth in subparagraphs (A), (B), or (C) of that paragraph, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, in consultation with the appropriate committees of Congress, may voluntarily withhold up to the full amount of any funds made available for the payment of the United States membership dues to the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Unless otherwise specified by law, any funds made available for the payment of the United States membership dues to the World Anti-Doping Agency that have been voluntarily withheld pursuant to subparagraph (A) and have not been obligated prior to the end of an applicable fiscal year shall be returned to the general fund of the Treasury.
Not later than 30 days before the Office of National Drug Control Policy obligates funds to the World Anti-Doping Agency, the Office of National Drug Control Policy shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a spending plan and explanation of proposed uses of such funds.
In this subsection, the term appropriate committees of Congress means—
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate;
the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and
the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.