United States House Energy Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

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The U.S. House Energy Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations is a subcommittee within the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Jurisdiction

Responsibility for oversight of agencies, departments, and programs within the jurisdiction of the full committee, and for conducting investigations within such jurisdiction.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over domestic and international sport, has investigated reports of abuse in sports, and has led congressional efforts to enact new laws to at better protect athletes. [1] It has an interest in sexual assault, sexual misconduct, sexual mistreatment, sexual harassment, and other sexual offenses in the U.S. Olympic movement and organized sports. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Lawmakers remind U.S. Olympic Community of its legal obligation to report allegations of sexual abuse". Congresswoman Diana DeGette. December 1, 2021.
  2. Kirby, Jen (January 19, 2018). "The sex abuse scandal surrounding USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, explained". Vox.