United States Boxing Commission Act

Summary

United States Boxing Commission Act - Establishes the United States Boxing Commission within the Department of Commerce to: (1) protect the general interests of boxers; and (2) ensure uniformity, fairness, and integrity in professional boxing. Prohibits the Commission from promoting boxing events, ranking professional boxers, or providing technical assistance to, or authorizing the use of the name of the Commission by, boxing commissions that do not comply with requirements of the Commission. Prohibits a person from competing in a professional boxing match or serving as a boxing manager, boxing promoter, or sanctioning organization for a professional boxing match without a license. Allows the Commission to: (1) charge reasonable licensing fees; (2) conduct investigations of possible violations of this Act or related regulations; and (3) suspend or revoke a license for violations of this Act, for failing to meet standards prescribed by the Commission, or in the public interest. Directs the Commission to: (1) maintain a national registry of boxing personnel; (2) consult with the Association of Boxing Commissions before prescribing any regulation establishing any standard under this Act; and (3) study the health and safety aspects of boxing. Provides a temporary exemption from licensing requirements under this Act for boxing personnel already licensed by a boxing commission.

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 30 September 2005

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 30 September 2005

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• Reported to House amended, Part II

  summary · EN · 30 September 2005

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 28 July 2005

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 March 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 March 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 March 2005

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