; and (2) that provides that— (A) if the ethics committee determines that an individual has violated the policies of the corporation— (i) the individual is no longer entitled to bonus or severance pay previously withheld; and (ii) the compensation committee of the corporation may reduce or cancel the withheld bonus or severance pay; and (B) in the case of an individual who is the subject of a criminal investigation, the ethics committee shall investigate the individual. . (B) Applicability The amendment made by subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any term of employment for the disbursement of bonus or severance pay that is in effect as of the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Resolution of disputes and protecting abuse victims from retaliation Section 220509 of title 36, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), in the first sentence, by inserting complaints of retaliation or after relating to ; (2) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) Office of the Athlete Ombuds (1) In general The corporation shall hire and provide salary, benefits, and administrative expenses for an ombudsman and support staff for athletes. (2) Duties The Office of the Athlete Ombuds shall— (A) provide independent advice to athletes at no cost about the applicable provisions of this chapter and the constitution and bylaws of the corporation, national governing bodies, international sports federations, the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, and the Pan-American Sports Organization, and with respect to the resolution of any dispute involving the opportunity of an amateur athlete to participate in the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games, the Pan-American Games, the Parapan American Games, world championship competition or other protected competition as defined in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation; (B) assist in the resolution of athlete concerns