Sheila Jackson Lee: “Likewise, I include in the Record a letter, dated November 16, 2017, from the CWLA, Child Welfare League of America, an…”

“Likewise, I include in the Record a letter, dated November 16, 2017, from the CWLA, Child Welfare League of America, an organization that worked on this issue. CWLA, Washington, DC, November 16, 2017. Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives. Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House of Representatives. Hon. John Thune, U.S. Senate. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader, House of Representatives. Hon. Steny Hoyer, House of Representatives. Hon. Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senate. Dear Speaker Ryan, Leader Pelosi, Congressman McCarthy, Congressman Hoyer, Senator Thune, and Senator Feinstein: The Child Welfare League of America, after months of bipartisan work and deliberation, urges the House of Representatives to pass the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act. This bipartisan legislation has now passed the Senate and we firmly believe it will help to address some of the recent reports of child sexual abuse that occurred against some of this nation's finest young athletes while training for the United States Olympic team. Based on past history and reports, CWLA believes that stronger legislative action is required so that this history does not continue to repeat itself. Over these past several months we have been able to work with key congressional offices to enhance the responsibility and the accountability of U.S. Olympic organizations. Several parts of this bill, including the authorization and funding for the U.S.…”