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H.R. 5407 102nd Congress House

United States Boxing Commission Act of 1992

Official title: To establish in the Department of Labor the United States Boxing Commission to develop minimum Federal boxing standards applicable to the conduct of professional boxing, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 16, 1992 See on congress.gov
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Jul 20, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Jun 29, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Jun 16, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 16, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jun 16, 1992
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 20, 1992

Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

United States Boxing Commission Act of 1992 - Establishes in the Department of Labor the United States Boxing Commission, which shall establish minimum Federal boxing standards for professional boxing.

Requires States seeking to regulate professional boxing to submit to the Commission a State boxing plan meeting specified requirements.

Prohibits a professional boxing match from being in a State which: (1) does not have an approved boxing plan; or (2) has an approved boxing plan, if the Commission determines there are reasonable grounds for belief that Federal boxing standards are not being met in connection with such match. Sets forth enforcement provisions.

Requires the Commission to determine an appropriate registration fee for funding the Commission. Directs the Commission to make grants, provide technical assistance, or both, to assist States in: (1) implementing their approved boxing plans; and (2) providing for a life, accident, and health insurance fund for professional boxers and others involved in professional boxing.

Requires the Commission to establish a national computer data base for the collection, storage, and retrieval of certain boxing information.

Directs the Commission to enter into discussions with foreign professional boxing organizations to propose adoption of standards similar to the minimum Federal boxing standards to professional boxing matches in foreign countries.

Requires the Commission to reimburse the United States for amounts appropriated to it.

Prohibits the Commission from: (1) entering into contracts for the television distribution of professional boxing matches; or (2) promoting professional boxing matches or rank professional boxers. Sets forth Commission powers.

Requires the Comptroller General to: (1) conduct, and to submit to the Congress, a study to recommend to the Commission an appropriate amount for its registration fee; and (2) audit annually the finances of the Commission. Requires the Commission to submit annual reports to the Congress.

Authorizes appropriations.

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