,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bccj ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #cj1 #bjai ,mr4 ,moran 7for himself and ,mr4 ,blumenthal7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,ted ,stevens ,olympic and ,amateur ,sports ,act to provide for congressional oversight of the board of directors of the ,united ,states ,olympic and ,paralympic ,committee and to protect amateur athletes from emotional1 physical1 and sexual abuse1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,empowering ,olympic and ,amateur ,athletes ,act of #bjai4 #b4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the courageous voice of survivors is a call to action to end emotional1 physical1 and sexual abuse in the ,olympic and ,paralympic movement4 7#b7 ,larry ,nassar1 the former national team doctor for ,,usa ,gymnastics1 sexually abused over #cjj athletes for over two decades because of ineffective oversight by ,,usa ,gymnastics and the ,united ,states ,olympic ,committee4 7#c7 ,while the case of ,larry ,nassar is unprecedented in scale1 the case is hardly the only recent incident of sexual abuse in amateur sports4 7#d7 ,survivors of ,larry ,nassar's abuse and all survivors of abuse in the ,olympic and ,paralympic movement deserve justice and redress for the wrongs the survivors have suffered4 7#e7 ,after a comprehensive congressional investigation1 including interviews and statements from survivors1 former and current organization officials1 law enforcement1 and advocates1 ,congress found that the ,united ,states ,olympic ,committee and ,,usa ,gymnastics fundamentally failed to uphold their existing statutory purposes and duties to protect amateur athletes from sexual1 emotional1 or physical abuse4 7#f7 ,,usa ,gymnastics and the ,united ,states ,olympic ,committee knowingly concealed abuse by ,larry ,nassar1 leading to the abuse of dozens of additional amateur athletes during the period beginning in the summer of #bjae and ending in ,september #bjaf4 7#g7 ,ending abuse in the ,olympic and ,paralympic movement requires enhanced oversight to ensure that the ,olympic and ,paralympic movement does more to serve athletes and protect their voice and safety4 #c4 ,united ,states ,olympic and ,paralympic ,committee 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bbje of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bbjeja7;b77#f71 by striking ,united ,states ,olympic ,committee and inserting ,united ,states ,olympic and ,paralympic ,committee2 7#b7 in section #bbjejb1 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,references to ,united ,states ,olympic ,association and ,united ,states ,olympic ,committee ,any reference to the ,united ,states ,olympic ,association or the ,united ,states ,olympic ,committee is deemed to refer to the ,united ,states ,olympic and ,paralympic ,committee4 2 7#c7 in section #bbjeejf7;a71 by striking ,united ,states ,olympic ,committee and inserting ,united ,states ,olympic and ,paralympic ,committee2 and 7#d7 in section #bbjeca1 by striking ,united ,states ,olympic ,committee each place it appears and inserting ,united ,states ,olympic and ,paralympic ,committee4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of chapters for part ,b of subtitle ,,ii of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to chapter #bbje and inserting the following3 #bbje4,united ,states ,olympic and ,paralympic ,committee#bbjeja 4 #d4 ,congressional oversight of ,united ,states ,olympic and ,paralympic ,committee and national governing bodies 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bbje of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating the second subchapter designated as subchapter ,,iii 7relating to the ,united ,states ,center for ,safe ,sport71 as added by section #bjb of the ,protecting ,young ,victims from ,sexual ,abuse and ,safe ,sport ,authorization ,act of #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-abf2 #acb ,stat4 #cbj7 as subchapter ,,iv2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,v ,dissolution of board of directors of corporation and termination of recognition of national governing bodies #bbjeea4 ,definitions ,in this subchapter1 the term joint resolution means a joint resolution-- 7#a7 which does not have a preamble2 and 7#b7 for which-- 7,a7 7i7 the title is only as follows3 ,a joint resolution to dissolve the board of directors of the ,united ,states ,olympic and ,paralympic ,committee2 and 7ii7 the matter after the resolving clause-- 7,i7 is as follows3 ,that ,congress finds that dissolving the board of directors of the ,united ,states ,olympic and ,paralympic ,committee would not unduly interfere with the operations of chapter #bbje of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,,ii7 prescribes adequate procedures for forming a board of directors of the corporation with all reasonable expediency and in a manner that safeguards the voting power of the representatives of amateur athletes at all times2 or 7,b7 7i7 the title is only as follows3 ,a joint resolution relating to terminating the recognition of a national governing body2 and 7ii7 the matter after the resolving clause is only as follows3 ,that ,congress determines that 1 which is recognized as a national governing body under section #bbjeba of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 has failed to fulfill its duties1 as described in section #bbjebd of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 the blank space being filled in with the name of the applicable national governing body4 #bbjeeb4 ,dissolution of board of directors of corporation and termination of recognition of national governing bodies 7a7 ,dissolution of board of directors of corporation ,effective on the date of enactment of a joint resolution described in section #bbjeea7b77;,a7 with respect to the board of directors of the corporation1 such board of directors shall be dissolved4 7b7 ,termination of recognition of national governing body ,effective on the date of enactment of a joint resolution described in section #bbjeea7b77;,b7 with respect to a national governing body1 the recognition of the applicable amateur sports organization as a national governing body shall cease to have force or effect4 #bbjeec4 ,joint resolution 7a7 ,referral and reporting 7#a7 ,house of ,representatives 7,a7 ,in general ,in the ,house of ,representatives1 a joint resolution shall be referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce4 7,b7 ,discharge ,the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce shall be discharged from further consideration of a joint resolution and the joint resolution shall be referred to the appropriate calendar on the date on which not less than three-fifths of the ,members of the ,house of ,representatives1 duly chosen and sworn1 are listed as cosponsors of the joint resolution4 7,c7 ,limitation on consideration ,except as provided in subsection 7e77#a71 it shall not be in order for the ,house of ,representatives to consider a joint resolution unless-- 7i7 the joint resolution is reported by the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce2 or 7ii7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce is discharged from further consideration of the joint resolution under subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,senate 7,a7 ,in general ,in the ,senate1 a joint resolution shall be referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation4 7,b7 ,discharge ,the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation shall be discharged from further consideration of the joint resolution and the joint resolution shall be referred to the appropriate calendar on the date on which not less than three-fifths of the ,members of the ,senate1 duly chosen and sworn1 are listed as cosponsors of the joint resolution4 7,c7 ,limitation on consideration ,except as provided in subsection 7e77#a71 it shall not be in order for the ,senate to consider a joint resolution unless-- 7i7 the joint resolution is reported by the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation2 or 7ii7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation is discharged from further consideration of the joint resolution under subparagraph 7,b74 7b7 ,expedited consideration in ,house of ,representatives 7#a7 ,proceeding to consideration ,after the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce reports a joint resolution to the ,house of ,representatives or has been discharged from its consideration in accordance with subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 it shall be in order to move to proceed to consider the joint resolution in the ,house of ,representatives4 ,all points of order against the motion are waived4 ,such a motion shall not be in order after the ,house of ,representatives has disposed of a motion to proceed on a joint resolution4 ,the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion4 ,the motion is highly privileged in the ,house of ,representatives and is not debatable4 ,a motion to reconsider the vote by which the motion is disposed of shall not be in order4 7#b7 ,consideration ,a joint resolution shall be considered as read4 ,all points of order against the joint resolution and against its consideration are waived4 ,the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to its final passage without intervening motion except #b hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent4 ,a motion to reconsider the vote on passage of the joint resolution shall not be in order4 7c7 ,expedited procedure in senate 7#a7 ,motion to proceed ,notwithstanding rule ,,xxii of the ,standing ,rules of the ,senate1 after the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation reports a joint resolution to the ,senate or has been discharged from its consideration in accordance with subsection 7a77#b77;,b71 it shall be in order for any ,member of the ,senate to move to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution4 ,a motion to proceed is in order even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to4 ,the motion to proceed is not debatable4 ,the motion is not subject to a motion to postpone4 ,a motion to reconsider the vote by which the motion is agreed to or disagreed to shall not be in order4 ,if a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution is agreed to1 the joint resolution shall remain the unfinished business until disposed of4 7#b7 ,consideration ,consideration of a joint resolution1 and on all debatable motions and appeals in connection therewith1 shall be limited to not more than #aj hours1 which shall be divided equally between the ,majority and ,minority ,leaders or their designees4 ,a motion further to limit debate is in order and not debatable4 ,a motion to postpone1 a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business1 or a motion to recommit the joint resolution is not in order4 ,any debatable motion is debatable for not to exceed #a hour1 to be divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the motion4 ,all time used for consideration of the joint resolution1 including time used for quorum calls and voting1 shall be counted against the total #aj hours of consideration4 7#c7 ,vote on passage ,if the ,senate has voted to proceed to a joint resolution1 the vote on passage of the joint resolution shall occur immediately following the conclusion of consideration of the joint resolution1 and a single quorum call at the conclusion of the consideration if requested in accordance with the rules of the ,senate4 7#d7 ,rulings of the chair on procedure ,appeals from the decisions of the ,chair relating to the application of the rules of the ,senate to the procedure relating to a joint resolution shall be decided without debate4 7d7 ,amendments not in order ,a joint resolution shall not be subject to amendment in either the ,house of ,representatives or the ,senate4 7e7 ,rules to coordinate action with other house 7#a7 ,treatment of joint resolution of other house 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,senate or ,house of ,representatives fails to introduce or consider a joint resolution under this section1 the joint resolution of the other ,house-- 7i7 shall be entitled to expedited floor procedures described under this section2 and 7ii7 may be referred in the receiving chamber or may be held at the desk4 7,b7 ,potential referral ,if a joint resolution referred to a committee under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 is cosponsored by not less than three-fifths of the ,members of the originating ,house1 duly chosen and sworn1 the committee shall report the joint resolution not later than #bj days after the date on which the joint resolution is referred to the committee4 7#b7 ,vetoes ,if the ,president vetoes a joint resolution1 debate on a veto message in the ,senate under this section shall be #a hour equally divided between the ,majority and ,minority leaders or their designees4 7f7 ,rulemaking function ,this section is enacted by ,congress-- 7#a7 as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives1 respectively1 and as such it is deemed a part of the rules of each ,house1 respectively1 but applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in that ,house in the case of a joint resolution1 and it supersedes other rules only to the extent that it is inconsistent with such rules2 and 7#b7 with full recognition of the constitutional right of either ,house to change the rules 7so far as relating to the procedure of that ,house7 at any time1 in the same manner1 and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that ,house4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,the table of sections for chapter #bbje of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the second item relating to subchapter ,,iii 7relating to the ,united ,states ,center for ,safe ,sport71 as added by section #bjb of the ,protecting ,young ,victims from ,sexual ,abuse and ,safe ,sport ,authorization ,act of #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-abf2 #acb ,stat4 #cbj7 and inserting the following3 ,,subchapter ,,iv--,united ,states ,center for ,safe ,sport 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,,subchapter ,v--,dissolution of board of directors of corporation and termination of recognition of national governing bodies #bbjeea4 ,definitions4 #bbjeeb4 ,dissolution of board of directors of corporation and termination of recognition of national governing bodies4 #bbjeec4 ,joint resolution4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #e4 ,modifications to ,united ,states ,olympic and ,paralympic ,committee 7a7 ,purposes of the corporation ,section #bbjejc of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ad71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ae71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#af7 to exercise effective oversight of the national governing bodies with respect to the establishment of a safe environment in sports that is free from abuse1 including emotional1 physical1 and sexual abuse1 of any amateur athlete4 4 7b7 ,representation of amateur athletes ,section #bbjejd of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking within the preceding #aj years2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking #bj percent and inserting #a_/c2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 including any panel empowered to resolve grievances before the semicolon2 7,d7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,e7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ensure that the chair of the ,athletes' ,advisory ,council holds voting power on the board of directors of the corporation and in the committees and entities of the corporation2 7,c7 require that #a_/c of the membership of the board of directors of the corporation shall be composed of1 and elected by1 such amateur athletes2 and 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,conflict of interest ,an amateur athlete who represents amateur athletes under subsection 7b77#b7 shall not be employed by the ,center during the #b-year period beginning on the date on which the amateur athlete ceases such representation4 4 7c7 ,duty of care 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bbjeje of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,powers and inserting ,powers and duty of care2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,duty of care 7#a7 ,in general ,the corporation owes to amateur athletes a duty of care-- 7,a7 to ensure that each national governing body and paralympic sports organization complies with the oversight practices1 policies1 and procedures developed under paragraph 7#c7 of section #bbjeda7;a72 7,b7 to immediately report to law enforcement any allegation of child abuse of an amateur athlete who is a minor2 7,c7 to ensure that each national governing body and paralympic sports organization has in place policies and procedures to report immediately any allegation of child abuse of an amateur athlete1 consistent with-- 7i7 the polices and procedures developed under paragraph 7#c7 of section #bbjeda7;a72 and 7ii7 the requirement described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 of section #bbjedb7;a72 and 7,d7 to ensure that each national governing body and paralympic sports organizations enforces temporary measures and sanctions issued pursuant to the authority of the ,center4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to preempt or otherwise abrogate the duty of care of the corporation under ,state law or the common law4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #bbje of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bbjeje and inserting the following3 #bbjeje4 ,powers and duty of care4 4 7d7 ,policy with respect to assisting member or former member ,to obtain new jobs ,section #bbjejg of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,policy with respect to assisting members or former members in obtaining new jobs ,the corporation shall develop one or more policies that prohibit any individual who is an employee1 a contractor1 or an agent of the corporation from assisting a member or former member in obtaining a new job1 except the routine transmission of administrative and personnel files1 if the individual knows that such member or former member engaged in sexual misconduct regarding a minor in violation of the law4 4 7e7 ,office of ,ombudsman ,section #bbjeji7;b7 of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,ombudsman and inserting ,office of the ,ombudsman2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by moving clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 two ems to the right2 7,b7 by striking 7#b7 7,a7 ,the procedure and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,hiring procedures2 vacancy2 termination 7,a7 ,hiring procedures ,the procedure 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by moving clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 to ems to the right2 and 7ii7 by striking 7,b7 ,the corporation and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,termination ,the corporation 2 and 7,d7 in the undesignated matter following clause 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,if there is and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,vacancy ,if there is 2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#d7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7#a7 ,the corporation and all that follows through who shall-- and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the corporation shall hire and provide salary1 benefits1 and administrative expenses for an ombudsman and support staff for athletes4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ombudsman shall-- 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so designated by paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 provide independent advice to reporting parties with respect to-- 7i7 the role1 responsibility1 and authority of the ,center2 7ii7 the relative merits of engaging legal counsel2 and 7iii7 the factual allegations that may support the ability of the ,center to pursue a claim of abuse2 and 2 and 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 the following3 7#d7 ,confidentiality 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ombudsman shall maintain confidential any information communicated or provided to the ombudsman in any matter involving the exercise of the official duties of the ombudsman4 7,b7 ,exception ,the ombudsman may disclose information described in subparagraph 7,a7 as necessary to resolve or mediate a dispute4 7,c7 ,judicial and administrative proceedings 7i7 ,in general ,the ombudsman shall not be compelled to testify or produce evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding with respect to any matter involving the exercise of the duties of the ombudsman4 7ii7 ,work product ,any memorandum1 work product1 notes1 or case file of the office of the ombudsman-- 7,i7 shall be confidential2 and 7,,ii7 shall not be-- 7aa7 subject to discovery1 subpoena1 or any other means of legal compulsion2 or 7bb7 admissible as evidence in a judicial or administrative proceeding4 7,d7 ,applicability ,the confidentiality requirements under this paragraph shall not apply to information relating to-- 7i7 applicable federally mandated reporting requirements2 7ii7 a felony personally witnessed by a member of the office of the ombudsman2 7iii7 a situation1 communicated to the office of the ombudsman1 in which an individual is at imminent risk of serious harm2 or 7iv7 a congressional subpoena4 7#e7 ,prohibition on retaliation ,an employee or a member of the corporation who has authority to take1 direct others to take1 recommend1 or approve any personnel action1 shall not1 with respect to such authority1 take or threaten to take any action against any employee or member as a reprisal for disclosing information to the ombudsman or seeking assistance in mediation4 7#f7 ,independence in carrying out duties ,the board of directors of the corporation or any other member or employee of the corporation shall not prevent or prohibit the ombudsman from carrying out any duty or responsibility under this section4 4 7f7 ,reports and audits 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bbjeaa of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,report and inserting ,reports and audits2 7,b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking every fourth year and inserting annually2 and 7,,ii7 by striking #d years and inserting calendar year2 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7iii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c71 respectively2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#a71 as so redesignated1 by striking such #d-year period and inserting such calendar year2 7v7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7vi7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7vii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 a description of any lawsuit or grievance filed against the corporation1 including any dispute initiated under this chapter2 and 7#e7 the agenda and minutes of any meeting of the board of directors of the corporation4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,audit 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than annually1 the financial statements of the corporation for the preceding fiscal year shall be audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by-- 7,a7 an independent certified public accountant2 or 7,b7 an independent licensed public accountant who is certified or licensed by the regulatory authority of a ,state or a political subdivision of a ,state4 7#b7 ,location ,an audit under paragraph 7#a7 shall be conducted at the location at which the financial statements of the corporation normally are kept4 7#c7 ,access ,an individual conducting an audit under paragraph 7#a7 shall be given access to-- 7,a7 all records and property owned or used by the corporation1 as necessary to facilitate the audit2 and 7,b7 full access to any facility under audit for the purpose of verifying transactions1 including any balance or security held by a depository1 fiscal agent1 or custodian4 7#d7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the end of the fiscal year for which an audit is carried out1 the auditor shall submit a report on the audit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the chair of the ,athletes' ,advisory ,council4 7,b7 ,matters to be included ,each report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following for the applicable fiscal year3 7i7 ,any statement necessary to present fairly the assets1 liabilities1 and surplus or deficit of the corporation4 7ii7 ,an analysis of the changes in the amounts of such assets1 liabilities1 and surplus or deficit4 7iii7 ,a detailed statement of the income and expenses of the corporation1 including the results of any trading1 manufacturing1 publishing1 or other commercial endeavor4 7iv7 ,a detailed statement of the amounts spent on stipends and services for athletes4 7v7 ,a detailed statement of the amounts allocated to the national governing bodies4 7vi7 ,such comments and information as the auditor considers necessary to inform ,congress of the financial operations and condition of the corporation4 7vii7 ,recommendations relating to the financial operations and condition of the corporation4 7,c7 ,form ,a report under this paragraph may not be printed as a public document1 except as part of proceedings authorized to be printed under section #accb of title #dd4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #bbje of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bbjeaa and inserting the following3 #bbjeaa4 ,reports and audits4 4 #f4 ,modifications to national governing bodies 7a7 ,corporation responsible for obligations of national governing bodies ,section #bbjeba7;d7 of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,the corporation may review and inserting ,not later than #h years after the date of the enactment of the ,empowering ,olympic and ,amateur ,athletes ,act of #bjai1 and not less frequently than once every #d years thereafter1 the corporation shall review4 7b7 ,eligibility requirements with respect to governing boards ,section #bbjebb7;a7 of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aj7 through 7#ae7 as paragraphs 7#aa7 through 7#af71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 the following3 7#aj7 ensures that the selection criteria for individuals and teams that represent the ,united ,states are as objective as possible2 2 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#ac71 as so redesignated1 and inserting the following3 7#ac7 demonstrates1 based on guidelines approved by the corporation1 the ,athletes' ,advisory ,council1 and the ,national ,governing ,bodies' ,council1 that-- 7,a7 its board of directors and other such governing boards have established criteria and election procedures for1 and maintain among their voting members1 individuals who-- 7i7 are elected by amateur athletes2 and 7ii7 are actively engaged in amateur athletic competition in the sport for which recognition is sought2 7,b7 any exception to such guidelines by such organization has been approved by-- 7i7 the corporation2 and 7ii7 the ,athletes' ,advisory ,council2 and 7,c7 the voting power held by such individuals is not less than #a_/c of the voting power held in its board of directors and other such governing boards2 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#ae71 as so redesignated1 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#af71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ag7 commits to meeting any minimum standard or requirement set forth by the corporation4 4 7c7 ,general duties of national governing bodies ,section #bbjebd of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,for the sport and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,for the sport 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 as so designated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 develop one or more policies that prohibit any individual who is an employee1 a contractor1 or an agent of the national governing body from assisting a member or former member in obtaining a new job1 except from the routine transmission of administrative and personnel files1 if the individual knows that such member or former member engaged in sexual misconduct regarding a minor in violation of the law2 7#aa7 promote a safe environment in sports that is free from abuse of any amateur athlete1 including emotional1 physical1 and sexual abuse2 7#ab7 take care to promote a safe environment in sports using information relating to any temporary measure or sanction issued pursuant to the authority of the ,center2 7#ac7 immediately report to law enforcement any allegation of child abuse of an amateur athlete who is a minor2 and 7#ad7 have in place policies and procedures to report immediately any allegation of child abuse of an amateur athlete1 consistent with-- 7,a7 the policies and procedures developed under paragraph 7#c7 of section #bbjeda7;a72 and 7,b7 the requirement described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 of section #bbjedb7;a74 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt or otherwise abrogate the duty of care of a national governing body under ,state law or the common law4 4 7d7 ,ensure limitations on communications are included in limitations on interactions ,section #bbjecj7;a7 of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 including communications1 after interactions2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking makes and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 8makes-- 7,a7 a report under paragraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 any other report relating to abuse of any amateur athlete1 including emotional1 physical1 and sexual abuse4 4 #g4 ,modifications to ,united ,states ,center for ,safe ,sport 7a7 ,list of barred individuals ,section #bbjeda7;a7 of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 publish and maintain a publicly available internet website that contains a comprehensive list of individuals who are barred from the corporation or a national governing body4 4 7b7 ,definition of applicable entity ,section #bbjeda7;d77#c7 of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,h71 respectively2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,g71 as so redesignated1 by striking or 7,e7 and inserting 7,e71 or 7,f72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 the corporation2 4 7c7 ,training materials ,section #bbjeda of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,training materials ,the office for education and outreach referred to in subsection 7a77#c7 shall-- 7#a7 develop training materials for specific audiences1 including coaches1 trainers1 doctors1 young children1 adolescents1 adults1 and mentally disabled individuals2 and 7#b7 not less frequently than every #c years1 update such training materials4 4 7d7 ,independence ,section #bbjeda of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7c71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,independence 7#a7 ,prohibition ,a former employee or board member of the corporation or a national governing body shall not work or volunteer at the ,center during the #b-year period beginning on the date on which the former employee or board member ceases employment with the corporation or national governing body4 7#b7 ,conflicts of interest ,an executive or counsel for the ,center shall be considered to have an inappropriate conflict of interest if the executive or counsel also represents the corporation or a national governing body4 7#c7 ,investigations 7,a7 ,in general ,the corporation and the national governing bodies shall not interfere in1 or attempt to influence the outcome of1 an investigation4 7,b7 ,report ,in the case of an attempt to interfere in1 or influence the outcome of1 an investigation1 not later than #gb hours after such attempt1 the ,center shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the attempt4 4 7e7 ,funding ,section #bbjeda of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsections 7c7 and 7d71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory payments 7,a7 ,fiscal year #bjai ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the corporation shall make a mandatory payment of #bj1jjj1jjj to the ,center for operating costs of the ,center for fiscal year #bjai4 7,b7 ,subsequent fiscal years ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbj1 the corporation shall make a mandatory payment of #bj1jjj1jjj to the ,center on ,january #a each year for operating costs of the ,center4 7#b7 ,funds from national governing bodies ,the corporation may use funds received from one or more national governing bodies to make a mandatory payment required by paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,failure to comply 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,center may file a lawsuit to compel payment under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,penalty ,for each day of late or incomplete payment of a mandatory payment under paragraph 7#a7 after ,january #a of the applicable year1 the ,center shall be allowed to recover from the corporation an additional #bj1jjj4 4 7f7 ,additional duties ,section #bbjedb of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking the period at the end2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7i7 law enforcement consistent with section #bbf of the ,victims of ,child ,abuse ,act of #aiij 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcda72 and 7ii7 the ,center1 whenever such members or adults learn of facts leading them to suspect reasonably that an amateur athlete who is a minor has suffered an incident of child abuse2 2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,i71 respectively2 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 a requirement that the ,center shall immediately report to law enforcement consistent with section #bbf of the ,victims of ,child ,abuse ,act of #aiij 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcda7 any allegation of child abuse of an amateur athlete who is a minor1 including any report of such abuse submitted to the ,center by a minor or by any person who is not otherwise required to report such abuse2 7,c7 one or more policies that prohibit an individual who is a ,center employee1 contractor1 or agent from assisting a member or former member in obtaining a new job1 except the routine transmission of administrative and personnel files1 if the individual knows that such member or former member engaged in sexual misconduct regarding a minor in violation of the law2 7,d7 a requirement that the ,center1 including any officer1 agent1 attorney1 or staff member of the ,center1 shall not take any action-- 7i7 to notify an alleged perpetrator of abuse of an amateur athlete of any ongoing investigation or accusation unless the ,center has reason to believe an imminent hazard will result from failing to so notify the alleged perpetrator2 and 7ii7 on a date that is earlier than the date on which law enforcement-- 7,i7 authorizes the ,center to take such action2 or 7,,ii7 declines to act on the allegation within #gb hours after the time at which the ,center reports to law enforcement under subparagraph 7,b72 2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,f71 as so redesignated1 by inserting 1 including communications1 after interactions2 7v7 by amending subparagraph 7,g71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7,g7 procedures to prohibit retaliation by any national governing body or paralympic sports organization against any individual who makes-- 7i7 a report under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,e72 or 7ii7 any other report relating to abuse of any amateur athlete1 including emotional1 physical1 and sexual abuse2 2 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,h71 as so redesignated1 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7vii7 in subparagraph 7,i71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end of clause 7ii7 and inserting a semicolon2 and 7viii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 a prohibition on the use in a report or a resolution of the ,center under section #bbjeda7;a77#d7 of any evidence relating to other sexual behavior or the sexual predisposition of the alleged victim1 or the admission of any such evidence in arbitration1 unless the probative value of the use or admission of such evidence1 as determined by the ,director or the arbitrator1 as applicable1 substantially outweighs the danger of-- 7i7 any harm to the alleged victim2 and 7ii7 unfair prejudice to any party2 and 7,k7 training for investigators on appropriate methods and techniques for ensuring sensitivity toward alleged victims during interviews and other investigative activities4 4 7g7 ,report ,section #bbjedc7;b7 of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 a strategic plan with respect to the manner in which the ,center shall fulfill its duties under sections #bbjeda and #bbjedb2 7#c7 a detailed description of the efforts made by the ,center to comply with such strategic plan during the preceding year2 7#d7 any financial statement necessary to present fairly the assets1 liabilities1 and surplus or deficit of the ,center for the preceding year2 7#e7 an analysis of the changes in the amounts of such assets1 liabilities1 and surplus or deficit during the preceding year2 7#f7 any information relating to any report received or investigation conducted by the ,center during the preceding year1 including the number1 type1 and results of such report or investigation2 7#g7 any information relating to the education and training conducted by the office of education and outreach of the ,center during the preceding year2 and 4 #h4 ,exemption from automatic stay in bankruptcy cases ,section #cfb7;b7 of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#bg71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#bh71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bh7 the following3 7#bi7 under subsection 7a77#a7 of this section1 of any action by-- 7,a7 an amateur sports organization1 as defined in section #bbjeja7;b7 of title #cf1 to replace a national governing body1 as defined in that section1 under section #bbjebh of that title2 or 7,b7 the corporation1 as defined in section #bbjeja7;b7 of title #cf1 to revoke the recognition of a national governing body1 as defined in that section1 under section #bbjeba of that title4 4