HR 1778 · 98th Congress · Sports and Recreation
Congressional Advisory Commission on Boxing Act
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EnactedLatest: See H.R.2498.(1983-04-13)
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Congressional Advisory Commission on Boxing Act - Establishes the Congressional Advisory Commission on Boxing to make legislative recommendations to Congress on the establishment of uniform standards for professional boxing events held in the United States or broadcast in interstate commerce. Requires the Commission to report to Congress, not later than nine months after its first organizational meeting, on the following: (1) licensing requirements; (2) health and medical requirements; (3) safety requirements and performance standards for equipment and facilities; (4) bonding requirements for promoters; (5) the advisability of guidelines for the distribution of revenue; (6) health, life, and accident insurance requirements; (7) training programs and standards for officials; (8) guidelines and standards governing classification and ranking; (9) the establishment of a national data base of pertinent information; (10) reporting requirements; and (11) fines and penalties for violations of national standards. Terminates the Commission 60 days after such report. Authorizes appropriations.…
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