HR 1751 · 98th Congress · Sports and Recreation
Federal Boxing Protection Act of 1983
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1983-05-05)
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Federal Boxing Protection Act of 1983 - Establishes in the Department of Labor a Federal Boxing Commission to establish and enforce uniform standards relating to factors involved in the conduct of professional boxing. Requires the Commission to prescribe regulations pursuant to provisions of this Act, including: (1) fair labor standards applicable to professional boxing; (2) defining terms used in this Act; (3) the registration of boxing matches and boxers; (4) the making of contracts, agreements, arrangements, and understandings; and (5) the promotion and conduct of boxing matches. Authorizes the Commission to make investigations, in its discretion, to determine whether provisions of this Act have been violated and to bring an action in specified court forums to obtain injunctions and prosecute offenses. Sets forth provisions for persons aggrieved by Commission orders to obtain review of such orders in appropriate courts of appeals. Authorizes any person who claims injury by a violation of this Act to commence a civil action in specified court forums. Sets forth provisions under which the Commission may secure information and employee services from government agencies and entities…
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Cosponsors (9)
8 Democrats1 Republican