Requires the State Department to produce sports diplomacy strategies for the major international sporting events hosted in the United States from 2024 to 2034, and establishes an Office of Sports Diplomacy to carry them out.

Official title: American Decade of Sports Act

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote

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Introduced 15-JAN-2026

Referred 15-JAN-2026

Approved by committee 17-JUN-2026

Reported 27-JUL-2026

On the calendar 27-JUL-2026

Key points

Requires an initial five-year sports diplomacy strategy within 180 days after enactment, followed by a subsequent five-year strategy that includes lessons learned from the earlier period.
Requires each strategy to set diplomatic objectives and success metrics, plan partnerships with host cities and private groups, and ensure an expedited visa process for athletes, staff, and visitors.
Establishes the Office of Sports Diplomacy within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to coordinate the strategies, and ends that section 10 years after enactment.
Requires the Secretary of State to report on progress annually through December 31, 2034, and to post the strategies publicly on the Department's website.

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Policy area

Sports and Recreation

Sponsor Jacky Rosen (D-NV) Cosponsors · 3

■ 2 R■ 1 D

2 Republicans

1 Democrat