Sports Legislation in the 106th Congress (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Jan. 29, 2003 |
| Report Number |
RS20201 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Gary L. Galemore, Government and Finance Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
Over the past few decades, Congress and other federal agencies have given greater attention to
public
policy issues associated with amateur and professional sports in the United States. Congress has
focused on sports in the context of other public policy issues: antitrust, labor relations, immigration,
gambling and other criminal behavior, player and fan violence, broadcasting and cable issues,
taxation, drug abuse and testing, federal spending relative to the conduct of U.S. held Olympic
Games, sports franchise relocations, legal and illegal gambling, and equal access for women to sports
programs at educational institutions.
This report identifies legislation introduced during the 106th Congress that would directly affect
either amateur or professional sports in the United States. This legislation is grouped by policy issue.
Additional issue categories and legislation will be added as appropriate during the 106th Congress.
For related reading, see CRS Report RS20880(pdf) , Sports Legislation in the 107th Congress ;
CRS Report RS20460, Title IX and Gender Bias in Sports: Frequently asked Questions ; and CRS Report RS20710, Title IX and Sex Discrimination in Education: An Overview .
