Bipartisan Bill Seeks Overhaul of SafeSport to Address Abuse Cases

Proposed legislation aims to expedite investigations, increase funding, and improve support for survivors in Olympic sports.

The Safer Sports for Athletes Act, introduced by four bipartisan lawmakers, proposes a $10 million annual federal grant for SafeSport, up from the current $2.5 million.
The bill mandates a 180-day limit for completing abuse investigations, addressing criticism over prolonged case resolutions that have spanned years.
Reforms include providing free victim advocates, assigning case managers for updates, and enhancing communication with survivors and accused parties.
SafeSport's leadership has expressed concerns about the feasibility of implementing the bill's mandates without guaranteed funding and flexibility in resource allocation.
The legislation, which is unlikely to pass in the current Congress, will be reintroduced in January with bipartisan support.