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H.R. 1176, The "Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2006"

Date: Dec. 7, 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Women Criminal Justice


H.R. 1176, THE ``NONPROFIT ATHLETIC ORGANIZATION PROTECTION ACT OF 2006'' -- (Extensions of Remarks - December 07, 2006)

* Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 1176, the ``Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2006.'' This legislation would provide broad immunity to nonprofit athletic associations which enact rules governing athletic competitions. In some cases, these rules have resulted in injuries to children and participants including serious head and spinal injuries because of swimming pools that were too shallow for diving. I also have strong concerns that passage of this legislation would preclude victims of sexual assault from bringing civil lawsuits against nonprofit athletic associations which have acted negligently.

* Unfortunately, the Majority, in its rush to adjourn, has brought a bill to the floor that leaves children vulnerable to abuse. I urge my colleagues to vote no.

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