Legislation prompted by sports doctor scandal heads to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has responded to the sex abuse scandal involving sports doctor Larry Nassar by sending President Donald Trump legislation that requires governing bodies for amateur athletics to swiftly report claims of abuse to law enforcement.

The Senate approved the bipartisan bill by voice vote on Tuesday, a day after the measure cleared the House by an overwhelming margin.

"Horrific sexual abuse and tepid responses from organizations that exist to support the careers of U.S. Olympic athletes are nothing short of a betrayal," said Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., one of the bill's backers.

Nassar worked at Michigan State University and for USA Gymnastics, the governing body that also trains Olympians.