HCONRES 128 · 97th Congress · Sports and Recreation
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning State regulation of commercial boxing competitions commonly called "toughman contests".
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.(1981-05-11)
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Expresses the sense of the Congress that State legislatures or agencies should: (1) investigate toughman contests (commercial boxing competitions held without the sanction of professional or amateur boxing associations and which involve persons with little boxing experience or training); (2) determine whether such contests are or can be conducted in such a manner to protect participants from serious injury or death; and (3) prohibit such contests if the risk of serious injury or death exceeds a minimum level or should establish safety regulations to reduce such risk.…
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