HR 756 · 105th Congress · Sports and Recreation

National Physical Fitness and Sports Foundation Establishment Act

Introduced 1997-02-13· Sponsored by Rep. Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [R-MD-2]· 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 Early Childhood, Youth and Families.(1997-03-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Physical Fitness and Sports Foundation Establishment Act - Establishes the National Physical Fitness and Sports Foundation as a charitable, not-for-profit corporation to promote participation by private organizations in the activities of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Subjects to a civil action by the Foundation for the remedies provided in the Trademark Act of 1946 any person who, without the consent of the Foundation in conjunction with the Council, uses for the purpose of trade, to induce the sale of any goods or services, or to promote any theatrical exhibition, athletic performance, or competition: (1) the Council's or Foundation's official seal; and (2) any trademark, trade name, sign, symbol, or insignia falsely representing association with, or authorization by, the Council or Foundation. Allows the Foundation, in conjunction with the Council, to authorize contributors and suppliers of goods or services to use such trade name, trademark, seal, symbol, insignia, or emblem in advertising under specified conditions.…

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Cosponsors (20)

10 Democrats9 Republicans1 Independent