A concurrent resolution recognizing the International Olympic Committee for its work to bring about understanding of individuals and different cultures, for its focus on protecting the civil rights of its participants, for its rules of intolerance against discriminatory acts, and for its goal of promoting world peace through sports.

Summary

Recognizes the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for its: (1) work to bring about understanding of individuals and different cultures; (2) focus on protecting the civil rights of its participants; (3) rules of intolerance against discriminatory acts; and (4) goal of promoting world peace through sports. Encourages IOC members from the United States to abide by all IOC rules when considering and voting for host cities for future Olympic Games. Recognizes that any government action designating a preference or displeasure with any Olympic Games candidate host city is inconsistent with the IOC's Olympic Charter, Code of Ethics, and rules. Endorses the concept of the Olympic Games being a competition between athletes in individual or team events and not between countries.

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Timeline

1. 7 June 2001

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: (CR S5985-5986)

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2. 7 June 2001

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5986-5987)

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3. 7 June 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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• Introduced in Senate · 7 June 2001 · Official file

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 June 2001

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Sponsors

• Patty Murray · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] · D · Sponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

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