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USADA, the United States Anti-Doping Agency, is the national anti-doping organization for the United States. It was established in 2000 by the United States Olympic Committee to implement the World Anti-Doping Code and to administer anti-doping programs for Olympic, Paralympic, and other sport organizations competing under U.S. jurisdiction.

USADA conducts in-competition and out-of-competition testing, collects and analyzes samples, and manages results when violations are found. It issues sanctions, maintains records of violations, and administers Therapeutic Use Exemptions while ensuring privacy and due process in its processes.

The agency is a private, non-profit organization with an independent board of directors and a chief executive officer. It operates in coordination with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and in compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code, and collaborates with the World Anti-Doping Agency and other national anti-doping organizations.

Beyond testing and enforcement, USADA funds and conducts education, research, and outreach programs aimed at athletes, coaches, and support personnel to prevent doping and promote clean sport.

Notable actions include involvement in the BALCO doping investigations and the Lance Armstrong case, which led to lifetime bans and the stripping of titles. USADA's work has influenced both U.S. policy and international anti-doping enforcement.