House Committee Investigates Amateur Athletic Union on Sexual Abuse Allegations

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has initiated a bipartisan investigation into the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) following troubling reports of its failure to properly address sexual abuse allegations. This action comes after an investigation by ProPublica and The Washington Post uncovered these shortcomings.

On Wednesday, leaders from the committee expressed criticisms of the AAU’s response to these serious allegations. They emphasized the necessity of safeguarding young athletes within the organization.

Molly Hensley-Clancy, a reporter for ProPublica, is actively researching how youth sports organizations like the AAU manage abuse prevention. She can be reached for further information through her email at [email protected] or via Signal at mollyhc.2112.