Olympic-Related Legislation
Bill H.R. 2925: An act for promoting transparency and accountability for hosting the 2024 Summer Games
Lead Co-sponsors: Rep. Michael Moran (D-18th Suffolk), Aaron Michlewitz (D-3rd Suffolk)
Text and additional co-sponsors: Link
Status: Referred to the Committee on Touris, Arts and Cultural Development
Amendment #727 to the FY2016 House Budget: Protecting State Monies from the Olympics Bid
Lead Sponsor: William Straus (D-10th Bristol)
Text and additional co-sponsors: Link
Status: Withdrawn
Amendment #806 to the FY2016 House Budget: Providing for a Private Sector-Funded Olympics*
Lead Sponsor: Geoffrey Diehl (R-7th Plymouth)
Text: Link
Status: Rejected via voice vote
Amenment OTH63 to the FY2016 Senate Budget: Providing for a Private Sector-Funded Olympics*
Lead Sponsors: Robert Hedlund (R-Plyouth and Norfolk)
Text and additional co-sponsors: Link
Status: Rejected (YEAS 17 - NAYS 22)
*These amendments reflect the text of Evan Falchuk's propsosed referendum.