HR 2127 · 99th Congress · Sports and Recreation
A bill to establish a United States Boxing Commission, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.(1986-10-18)
Plain Language Summary
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Establishes the United States Boxing Commission as a nonprofit corporation. Lists the purposes and powers of the Commission which include: (1) proposing changes in the rules of professional boxing to ensure the safety of the participants; (2) establishing a uniform set of rules for State Boxing Commissions to follow; (3) researching the causes of boxing related injuries; (4) establishing standards for physical and mental examinations; (5) providing a voluntary pension and life and health insurance fund for professional boxers; (6) issuing annually renewable certification cards to boxers, trainers, cut men, referees, ringside physicians, and other boxing assistants who have met all Commission standards; (7) establishing, regulating, and discontinuing subordinate organizations; and (8) establishing criteria for membership. Requires the Commission to submit annual reports to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and 1987. Directs the Comptroller General to undertake a study to determine the amount of dues and other assessments necessary to fund the operations of the Commission and submit the results of such study to the Congress.…
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Cosponsors (9)
6 Democrats3 Republicans