A proposed rewrite of the law governing the Olympics in the United States is set to bring significant changes to the current structure. The legislation, obtained by The Associated Press, seeks to update the 1978 law that established the existing Olympic framework. One notable adjustment is the removal of the term 'amateur' from the law's title and content, acknowledging the prominent role of professional athletes in modern Olympic competition.
One key aspect of the proposed rewrite is the provision of public funding for the U.S. Center for SafeSport, an entity created in 2017 to address sex-abuse cases in Olympic sports. The legislation also calls for the establishment of a new government office to oversee grassroots sports associated with the Olympics.
