Amateur Sports Act of 1978

Summary

Amateur Sports Act - Title I: Declaration of Policy - Makes findings and states that the policy of Congress is to promote amateur athletics and protect the right of amateur athletes to participate in athletic competition. Title II: Olympic Committee Reorganization - Amends the corporate charter of the Olympic Committee to (1) provide for a principal place of business of the United States Olympic Committee (Corporation); (2) set forth the objectives and purposes of the Corporation; (3) set forth the powers of the Corporation; and (4) subject to civil liability any person who uses an Olympic designation without authority to promote a private financial interest. Permits contributors or suppliers of goods or services to use the name of the United States Olympic Committee or its designation to advertise that such goods or services have been furnished to, approved, or selected by the Corporation. Requires the Corporation to establish in its constitution and bylaws provisions for the resolution of disputes involving the opportunity of an amateur athlete or other specified individuals to participate in sanctioned athletic competitions. Authorizes the Corporation to recognize as a national governing body any amateur sports organization (but only one for each sport) which submits an application for recognition and complies with eligibility requirements. Sets forth such eligibility requirements. Sets forth the duties and powers of a national governing body and the requirements which an amateur sports organization must meet to hold an athletic competition sanctioned by a national governing body. Grants to the Corporation the power of review over the actions of any national governing body and invests a United States district court with jurisdiction to enjoin any action of a national governing body inconsistent with the terms of the Corporate charter. Sets forth procedures for the Corporation in (1) processing a complaint against a national governing body by an individual athlete or an amateur sports organization; (2) revoking recognition of a national governing body; and (3) replacing an incumbent national governing body. Provides for arbitration of a determination of the Corporation. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to lend financial assistance to the Corporation in developing amateur athletics in the United States. Authorizes appropriations for carrying out the work of the national governing bodies.

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Timeline

1. 10 March 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 March 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 April 1978

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 95-770.

   Source: Committee

4. 27 April 1978

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 95-770.

   Source: Committee

5. 8 May 1978

   Floor

   Call of calendar in Senate.

   Source: Floor

6. 8 May 1978

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

   Source: Floor

7. 10 May 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

8. 25 September 1978

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amemdment, H. Rept. 95-1627.

   Source: Committee

9. 25 September 1978

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amemdment, H. Rept. 95-1627.

   Source: Committee

10. 26 September 1978

    Vote

    Measure failed of passage in House under suspension of rule, roll call #835 (244-158).

    Source: Floor

11. 26 September 1978

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: Measure failed of passage in House under suspension of rule, roll call #835 (244-158).

    Source: Floor

12. 26 September 1978

    Floor

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

    Source: Floor

13. 11 October 1978

    Floor

    Measure called up by special rule in House.

    Source: Floor

14. 13 October 1978

    Passed

    Measure passed House, amended.

    Source: Floor

15. 13 October 1978

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.

    Source: Floor

16. 13 October 1978

    Floor

    Measure considered in House.

    Source: Floor

17. 14 October 1978

    Passed

    Senate agreed to House amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

18. 14 October 1978

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendments.

    Source: NotUsed

19. 15 October 1978

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

20. 15 October 1978

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

21. 27 October 1978

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

22. 27 October 1978

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

23. 8 November 1978

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

24. 8 November 1978

    President

    Public Law 95-606.

    Source: President

25. 8 November 1978

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

Votes

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Documents

3 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 9 November 1978

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 13 October 1978

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Sponsors

• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Culver, John C. [D-IA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Stone, Richard (Dick) [D-FL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Pearson, James B. [R-KS] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Griffin, Robert P. [R-MI] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Anderson, Wendell R. [D-MN] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
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