S. 259 · 116th Congress
Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sheldon Whitehouse
- Introduced
- 2019-01-29
- Latest action
- 2019-01-29 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019
This bill makes it unlawful to knowingly influence (or attempt or conspire to influence) a major international sports competition by use of a prohibited substance or prohibited method.
A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both—and mandatory restitution. Additionally, property used or intended to be used to commit an offense may be seized and forfeited to the U.S. government.