Sports Legislation in the 107th Congress (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Jan. 13, 2003 |
| Report Number |
RS20880 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Gary L. Galemore, Government and Finance Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
As a result of increasing conflict within the sports industry 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 related
public policy areas. These areas are: antitrust, labor relations, immigration, 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,
oversight of the boxing industry, youth sports activities, and equal access for women to sports
programs at educational institutions.
The report identifies legislation introduced during the 107th Congress that would have directly
affected amateur, professional, or youth sports in the United States. This legislation is grouped by
policy issue. Additional issue categories and legislation has been added as appropriate during the
107th Congress. For related reading, see CRS Report RS20201(pdf) , Sports Legislation in the
106th
Congress; CRS Report RS20710, Title IX and Sex Discrimination in Education: An
Overview; and
CRS Report RS20460, Title IX and Gender Bias in Sports: Frequently Asked Questions .
