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Sports Diplomacy: Using Major Games to Build Global Friendships

Also known as: American Decade of Sports Act

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Key Points

  • This bill requires the State Department to create a long-term plan to use major sporting events hosted in the U.S. to improve relationships with other countries. The 'American Decade of Sports' includes events like the 2026 World Cup, the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
  • The plan aims to make it easier and faster for international athletes, their families, and fans to get visas to enter the country. This is meant to reduce long wait times for appointments so people can actually attend the games without administrative delays.
  • The government would create a new Office of Sports Diplomacy and hire at least three full-time employees to run these programs. They will work with host cities, local immigrant communities, and professional athletes to showcase American culture and values to the world.
  • The State Department would also use these games to help American businesses. By connecting with foreign visitors and officials during the events, the government hopes to create new trade opportunities and boost tourism across the country.
  • The strategy must be updated every five years and made available to the public on the State Department's website. This ensures the government stays on track with its goals through the final major events in 2034.

Milestones

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Jan 15, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Jan 15, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

American Decade of Sports Act

Bill NumberS 3676
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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D: 1R: 2

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