Defend the Olympic Spirit Act of 2008

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17 cosponsors · 16 D, 1 R

12 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

Defend the Olympic Spirit Act of 2008 - Prohibits the expenditure of appropriated funds to enable any U.S. officer or official to attend the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games in the People's Republic of China.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Apr 3, 2008

Permits expenditures to provide security during the Games to any U.S. athlete or associated support staff.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Defend the Olympic Spirit Act of 2008

Latest action (Apr 3, 2008): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Apr 3, 2008

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.