The bill, which cleared the Senate unanimously, creates greater liability for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, gives Congress the ability to disband the Olympic committee's board of governors, implements reporting requirements and requires the Olympic committee to provide funding for the National Center for Safe Sport.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal arrives for a hearing in the Russell Senate Office Building on Jan. 29, 2020, in Washington, D.C."As extraordinary as their performance on the field of athletic endeavor, as wonderful as their prowess and their grace, what will last in history as their enduring legacy will be the courage and strength they showed us," Blumenthal said.
In this Feb. 5, 2018, file photo, Larry Nassar stands as he is sentenced by Judge Janice Cunningham for three counts of criminal sexual assault in Eaton County Circuit Court in Charlotte, Mich. In a statement provided to ABC News by the U.S. Olympic and Paralymic Committee, the organization said it would"move rapidly to implement reforms."
In this June 17, 2016, file photo, the Olympic rings are seen at a presentation in Melbourne, Australia.The Senate investigation included conversations with Olympians who are survivors of assault.
The bill follows an game of clue into abuse by former doctor Larry Nassar.
Just NOW?! Damn. Well not played in time. Jesus.