Number: RL32208
Title: United States Olympic Committee Reform
Authors: Nathan Brooks, American Law Division 
Abstract: In the wake of the most recent scandal, the Senate Commerce Committee held three hearings in 2003 to discuss reforming the USOC. At the second hearing, the Commerce Committee requested that the USOC establish an independent commission to review the USOC governance structure, which the USOC did, and in June, the Independent Commission on Reform of the United States Olympic Committee released its report. This report formed the basis for the four bills introduced in the 108th Congress. Before reaching the Independent Commissions report or proposed legislation, however, it is important to first understand the current structure of the USOC.
Pages: 7
Date: January 5, 2005