HR 5524 · 102th Congress · Sports and Recreation

Professional Boxing Corporation Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-07-01· Sponsored by Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.(1992-07-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Professional Boxing Corporation Act of 1992 - Establishes the Professional Boxing Corporation to work with State boxing authorities to establish uniform regulations for the protection of the health and safety of professional boxers. Requires the Corporation to be administered by an Executive Director who should be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Establishes a Professional Boxing Advisory Board. Sets forth the functions of the Corporation, which include: (1) providing a national computer source for certain boxing information; (2) licensing and certifying boxers, judges, referees, promoters, matchmakers, managers, trainers, cut men, and physicians; and (3) charging licensing and registration fees. Authorizes the Corporation to suspend or revoke any license or registration if it is in the public interest and there are reasonable grounds for believing: (1) prescribed standards are not being met; and (2) bribery, collusion, intentional losing, racketeering, extortion, or the use of unlawful threats, coercion, or intimidation have been used in connection with such licensing or registration. Authorizes the Corporation, after notice and opportun…

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