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".

Introduced 1981-05-07· Sponsored by Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-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 Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.(1981-05-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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