Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2026-03-03T21:26:20Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 233 Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Sports and Recreation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/3/2026, 9:26 PM

Summary of Bill S 233

Bill 119 s 233, also known as the "Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 Amendment," aims to make changes to the authority of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) in relation to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The bill seeks to modify the ONDCP's role and responsibilities with regards to WADA, as well as address other related issues.

The Office of National Drug Control Policy was established in 1988 to coordinate drug control policy and activities within the federal government. The World Anti-Doping Agency, on the other hand, is an independent agency that aims to promote, coordinate, and monitor the fight against doping in sports internationally.

The specific changes proposed in Bill 119 s 233 are not explicitly outlined in the summary, but it is clear that the bill seeks to amend the 2006 reauthorization of the ONDCP in order to better align its authority and actions with those of WADA. Additionally, the bill states that it aims to address "other purposes," which could potentially include additional measures related to drug control policy and anti-doping efforts. Overall, Bill 119 s 233 appears to be focused on enhancing the ONDCP's role in combating doping in sports and ensuring that its actions are in line with international standards set by WADA. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.

Congressional Summary of S 233

Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025

This bill requires the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to annually evaluate the governance and procedures of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Specifically, the ONDCP, in consultation with the United States Anti-Doping Agency, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the Athletes' Advisory Council (Team USA AC), must determine whether WADA

has a credible and independent governance model that provides for fair representation of the United States;
fully implements or has implemented governance reforms to ensure independent governance; and
has fair processes and procedures for selecting independent athletes for decision-making roles on the WADA Executive Committee, the WADA Foundation Board, and relevant expert advisory groups, standing committees, permanent special committees, and working groups of WADA.

If the ONDCP determines WADA has not met these criteria, the ONDCP must use all available tools and efforts to bring WADA into compliance with them.

Further, upon such a determination, the ONDCP may withhold up to the full amount of the United States' membership dues to WADA.

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Current Status of Bill S 233

Bill S 233 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill S 233 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2025. Bill S 233's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 340. as of February 23, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 233

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 233

Primary Policy Focus

Sports and Recreation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 233

A bill to amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 to modify the authority of the Office of National Drug Control Policy with respect to the World Anti-Doping Agency, and for other purposes.