Sen. Peters Presses for Additional Athlete Safety Protections at Senate Commerce Committee Hearing
February 07, 2020
February 07, 2020
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) pressed for additional whistleblower protections and anonymity protections to ensure Olympic and amateur athletes can report sexual abuse or harassment without fear of retaliation. During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Peters noted that more steps must be taken to protect the anonymity of athletes who report abuse. He also reiterated the importance of preventing . . .
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) pressed for additional whistleblower protections and anonymity protections to ensure Olympic and amateur athletes can report sexual abuse or harassment without fear of retaliation. During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Peters noted that more steps must be taken to protect the anonymity of athletes who report abuse. He also reiterated the importance of preventing . . .