Call to remove IOC members from sanctioned human rights violating countries
This House Resolution expresses the sense of the U.S. Congress that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should remove members from its Executive Board and decision-making processes if they come from countries whose government officials or entities are, or have been, subject to U.S. human rights sanctions (Global Magnitsky Act) within the last seven years. While not legally binding, the resolution sends a strong political message aimed at increasing accountability within international sports organizations regarding human rights. For citizens, this signifies U.S. policy supporting the exclusion of individuals linked to human rights abusing regimes from global decision-making structures.
Key points
Calls on the IOC to immediately remove Executive Board members and revoke their decision-making privileges if they are from countries sanctioned by the U.S. for human rights abuses (Global Magnitsky Act).
Applies to countries whose officials or entities are currently sanctioned or were sanctioned at any time during the preceding seven-year period.
Prohibits future members from joining the IOC Executive Board or participating in decision-making if they meet the specified sanctions criteria.
The resolution is an expression of the sense of the House, not a binding law imposing obligations on the IOC.
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