Bill Overview
Title: To amend the Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020 to extend the deadline for the report of the Commission on the State of the U.S. Olympics and Paralympics, and for other purposes.
Description: This bill extends the deadline for the report of the Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics and Paralympics.
Sponsors: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Target Audience
Population: People involved in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic programs
Estimated Size: 30000
- The bill is focused on the U.S. Olympics and Paralympics, thus it directly impacts athletes who participate in these events.
- The extended deadline for the report may influence decision making and funding allocation by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee.
- Potential impact on athletes' training schedules, resource allocation, and policy changes based on report findings.
- The global Olympic and Paralympic community may indirectly be affected as they engage with their U.S. counterparts.
- Support staff, such as coaches, trainers, and administrators involved in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic programs, are likely to be impacted.
Reasoning
- The bill is likely to most affect athletes, coaches, and support staff involved with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic programs. These individuals make up a small, specialized group within the general population, so most individuals will be unaffected by this policy at all.
- Given the budget constraints, the policy is unlikely to directly provide substantial new resources or programs to athletes; instead, it might influence future decisions that could affect resources.
- Wellbeing effects might be secondary, such as feelings of stability due to continued oversight and evaluations or anxiety if the delay in reporting affects future funding or support.
- Many American citizens outside of the immediate Olympic and Paralympic community will feel no effect from this policy.
Simulated Interviews
Olympic athlete (Colorado Springs, CO)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The extended deadline could mean better planning and future support once the report is complete.
- I'm concerned it might delay improvements that have been needed for a while.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 8 |
Paralympic coach (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 35 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- These kinds of reports often lead to changes in how resources are distributed.
- Delaying it might give us more time to provide input on what is truly needed.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Sports administrator (New York, NY)
Age: 40 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The delay in the report's completion might slow down some administrative updates we’re planning.
- I’m hopeful it results in better outcomes for athletes in the long run.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Amateur athlete (Miami, FL)
Age: 23 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm waiting to see if this affects future grants or funding for training.
- It feels like my future direction might be a bit uncertain until the report is concluded.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
General public (Chicago, IL)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I’m not directly affected by Olympic program policies.
- If the results of the report improve Olympic prospects, that could eventually inspire my son.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Support staff at a training facility (Portland, OR)
Age: 32 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Any delay could affect how we schedule and prioritize resources.
- I believe it's important to get the report right, even if it takes more time.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Sports journalist (San Diego, CA)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The delay may give us more interesting topics to report on, especially if it changes funding policies.
- Athletes might face uncertainty until this report is finalized.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Paralympic athlete (Atlanta, GA)
Age: 27 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hope this delay leads to more inclusive policies in the final report.
- It’s important for us that the committee gets enough time to consider all aspects.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 8 |
Public school teacher (Houston, TX)
Age: 44 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 20/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The delay doesn’t impact me directly at all.
- However, any improvement in Olympic success inspires our sports culture, which can trickle down into schools.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Olympic coach (Boston, MA)
Age: 36 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The extra time might allow the report to incorporate broader safety measures.
- I am counting on thoughtful direction from the results of this report.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $250000 (Low: $200000, High: $300000)
Year 2: $50000 (Low: $40000, High: $60000)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- The extension primarily impacts planning and completion timelines without adding substantial new costs.
- Focus on understanding how this could indirectly affect athletes through changes in support or training programs following the report.
- Important to monitor the administrative costs closely to avoid budget creep.