# 119-s-233: Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025

119-s-233, Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN); status in_committee (as of 2026-10-31).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-233
- Congress: 119
- Title: Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-01-23
- Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Sports and Recreation
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-31

## Summary

**U.S. oversight of WADA governance** would be expanded and formalized to push for independent, representative decision making and give the United States tools to demand reforms. The bill would set annual governance tests, require reports to Congress, and permit withholding of dues when WADA fails those tests. - Athletes: Redefines "independent athlete" to exclude anyone who serves on the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, a recognized international sports federation, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, a national governing body, or the World Anti-Doping Agency. - U.S. sports bodies: Updates statute language to use the "United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee" and aligns the U.S. governance context with that name. - Oversight duties: The Office of National Drug Control Policy would make a mandatory annual determination, consulting the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), and the Athletes’ Advisory Council about whether WADA has credible, independent governance and fair selection processes for independent athletes. - Enforcement and funding leverage: If WADA fails the bill's governance criteria, the Office of National Drug Control Policy must use all available tools to seek compliance and could withhold up to the full amount of U.S. membership dues. - Congressional reporting and approvals: The bill would require a report to Congress describing barriers to U.S. participation and a spending plan at least 30 days before obligating funds, and it specifies four congressional committees that must receive notifications: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Senate Appropriations; House Energy and Commerce; and House Appropriations.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More U.S. oversight of WADA: benefit, low. If enacted, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) would review whether the World Anti‑Doping Agency (WADA) has credible, independent governance. The first review would be due within 180 days of enactment and then every year. If ONDCP finds WADA did not meet the bill's tests, ONDCP woul…
- Tighter definition of independent athlete: cost, low. If enacted, the bill would define an "independent athlete" as a current or former amateur athlete who does not serve in any capacity on the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, a recognized international sports federation, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committe…

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## Sources
- [119-s-233 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/233)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-233 (as of 2026-10-31).