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H.RES.71: Opposing the International Olympic Committee's decision to eliminate wrestling from the Summer Olympic Games beginning in 2020.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about sports and recreation
- Introduced Feb. 14, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 14, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
47 (30 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Opposes the International Olympic Committee's (IOC's) decision to eliminate wrestling from the Summer Olympic Games beginning in 2020. Thanks the United States Olympic Committee for its continued support of wrestling and encourages it to work actively to reverse the IOC's decision. Urges the IOC to reinstate wrestling as a core sport of the Games.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 14, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Feb. 14, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) |