It seeks to harmonize anti-doping commitments for sport. In 1999, the IOC created the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) as the first independent entity to monitor and enforce international anti-doping activities for non-professional sports. Ratification Status

On August 4, 2008, President Bush signed the instrument of ratification for the treaty. On June 24, 2008, the committee approved the treaty by voice vote, and the Senate provided its advice and consent to ratification on July 21, 2008 (Senate Congressional Record, Page S6980), subject to an understanding, a declaration, and a condition. Issues for Consideration

		Consequences for Professional Sports

The International Convention Against Doping in Sport does not apply to U.S. professional sports.
The International Convention Against Doping in Sport seeks to harmonize anti-doping commitments for non-professional sports at the international level. This Convention, adopted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2005, entered into force on February 1, 2007. On July 21, 2008, the Senate approved the treaty for ratification (Treaty Doc 110-14), subject to an understanding, a declaration, and a condition. President George W. Bush signed the instrument of ratification for the treaty on August 4, 2008. Issues that may continue to arise as policymakers evaluate the treaty include its relationship to anti-doping regulations in professional sports and the legitimacy and effectiveness of current international anti-doping activities. U.S. ratification does not require changes to current federal laws.