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GOLD Act: Stricter Penalties for Doping Fraud in Sports

The GOLD Act aims to strengthen the fight against large-scale doping fraud, especially in international sports. It introduces tougher penalties by treating doping fraud as a basis for prosecuting racketeering and money laundering offenses. This is intended to deter systematic doping and protect the integrity of sports.
Key points
Large-scale doping fraud can now be prosecuted as racketeering and money laundering offenses, leading to more severe legal consequences.
The act aims to strengthen the enforcement of existing anti-doping laws to more effectively combat organized doping.
These changes are intended to protect the integrity of international sports competitions and ensure fair play for athletes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2632
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Process start date: 2021-08-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GOLD Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2632.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Large-scale doping fraud can now be prosecuted as racketeering and money laundering offenses, leading to more severe legal consequences.
  • The act aims to strengthen the enforcement of existing anti-doping laws to more effectively combat organized doping.
  • These changes are intended to protect the integrity of international sports competitions and ensure fair play for athletes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

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