American Values and Security in International Athletics Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (25 Feb 2021): Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
What this bill does
H.R. 1211, the American Values and Security in International Athletics Act, would require the Department of State to provide briefing materials to U.S. athletes and others representing the country in international athletic competitions. These materials would inform them about human rights concerns and potential personal privacy and security risks in the host countries. The bill specifically mentions communist countries and those not meeting minimum standards for combating human trafficking as examples of nations where such briefings would be necessary.
The Department of State would be responsible for developing a strategy to deliver this information, including its content, not later than 120 days after the bill becomes law. Briefings would need to be offered at least 180 days before a competition. The Secretary of State would consult with congressional committees, human rights organizations, subject-matter experts, and sports organizations to determine the content and best methods for dissemination.
This bill has passed through the House of Representatives and has been ordered to be reported. This means it is one step closer to potentially being considered by the full House for a vote. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
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Official summary
American Values and Security in International Athletics Act
This bill requires the Department of State to distribute specified briefing materials to individuals representing the United States at international athletic competitions. These materials must contain information on human rights concerns and personal privacy and security risks posed by certain host countries (e.g., specified communist countries and countries that do not meet certain minimum standards with respect to human trafficking and are not making significant efforts to do so).
Timeline
25 Feb 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1211 do?
- H.R. 1211, the American Values and Security in International Athletics Act, would require the Department of State to provide briefing materials to U.S. athletes and others representing the country in international athletic competitions. These materials would inform them about human rights concerns and potential personal privacy and security risks in the host countries. The bill specifically mentions communist countries and those not meeting minimum standards for combating human trafficking as examples of nations where such briefings would be necessary. The Department of State would be responsible for developing a strategy to deliver this information, including its content, not later than 120 days after the bill becomes law. Briefings would need to be offered at least 180 days before a competition. The Secretary of State would consult with congressional committees, human rights organizations, subject-matter experts, and sports organizations to determine the content and best methods for dissemination. This bill has passed through the House of Representatives and has been ordered to be reported. This means it is one step closer to potentially being considered by the full House for a vote. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 1211 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1211. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1211?
- H.R. 1211 was sponsored by Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R-TX), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1211?
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. (25 Feb 2021).
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