The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is set to take the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to the independent Compliance Review Committee, a move that could jeopardize the U.S.'s chances of hosting the 2028 and 2034 Olympics.

In May, a U.S. congressional committee urged the Department of Justice and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to scrutinize WADA's handling of a case involving Chinese swimmers, citing the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019.

So, what is the Rodchenkov Act, and why does the U.S. wield such power over WADA?

Named after Russian whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov, the Act allows U.S. authorities to criminally investigate and penalize foreign athletes and organizations involved in doping during international competitions. This has sparked concern about overreach and its impact on global sports governance.

Another controversial aspect of this law is that U.S. professional leagues and college sports were initially included in the original draft but were later removed. These leagues also do not adhere to the World Anti-Doping Code, which has raised concerns from the IOC and WADA.

WADA chief Witold Banka recently warned that the U.S.'s unilateral approach risks undermining global anti-doping efforts.

"(The Americans) cannot give themselves the right to investigate anti-doping cases in all countries in the world," Banka said. He also cautioned that if other countries follow suit, it could create chaos in the global anti-doping movement.