Proposed Legislation for U.S. Olympics and SafeSport Center

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Proposed legislation seeks to rework the law governing the Olympics in the United States, including public funding for the U.S. Center for SafeSport and the creation of a new government office overseeing grassroots sports. The law aims to address issues of transparency, accountability, and the role of professional athletes in the modern Olympics.

Key Points

  • Removing the word 'amateur' from the law's title to reflect the reality of professional athletes in the Olympics
  • Separating the Athletes Advisory Commission from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to avoid conflicts of interest
  • Proposed funding models for SafeSport Center and Office of Grassroots Sports

Pros

  • Addresses issues of transparency and accountability in U.S. Olympic movement
  • Acknowledges the role of professional athletes in modern Olympics
  • Seeks public funding for SafeSport Center and Office of Grassroots Sports

Cons

  • Potential challenges in securing government funding for the proposed initiatives
  • Concerns about the effectiveness of the SafeSport center's funding model