Rep. Ogles Introduces Excise Tax Legislation on American Athletes Playing for Foreign Nations
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ogles Introduces Excise Tax Legislation on American Athletes Playing for Foreign Nations
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Ogles introduced the "OLYMPICS Act," legislation that would tax any money made by American citizens who play in the Olympics for China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea at a rate of 100%. The legislation would apply . . .
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Rep. Ogles Introduces Excise Tax Legislation on American Athletes Playing for Foreign Nations
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Ogles introduced the "OLYMPICS Act," legislation that would tax any money made by American citizens who play in the Olympics for China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea at a rate of 100%. The legislation would apply . . .