A bill to establish a United States Boxing Commission, and for other purposes.

Summary

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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Timeline

1. 18 April 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 18 April 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 April 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 23 April 1985

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

   Source: Committee

5. 30 July 1985

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 20 November 1985

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

   Source: Committee

7. 20 November 1985

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 24 June 1986

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

9. 24 June 1986

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 14 August 1986

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 476.

    Source: Calendars

11. 14 August 1986

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 99-791.

    Source: Committee

12. 14 August 1986

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 99-791.

    Source: Committee

13. 15 August 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later than Sep 19, 86.

    Source: IntroReferral

14. 8 September 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later than Sep 19, 86.

    Source: IntroReferral

15. 17 September 1986

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

16. 17 September 1986

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

17. 19 September 1986

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 509.

    Source: Calendars

18. 19 September 1986

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Education and Labor. Report No: 99-791 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

19. 19 September 1986

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Education and Labor. Report No: 99-791 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

20. 15 October 1986

    Floor

    Committee on Rules Granted an Open Rule Providing One Hour of General Debate.

    Source: Floor

21. 16 October 1986

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

22. 16 October 1986

    Floor

    House Incorporated H.R.5654 in This Measure as an Amendment.

    Source: Floor

23. 16 October 1986

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

24. 16 October 1986

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

25. 16 October 1986

    Passed

    House Agreed to Amendments Adopted by the Committee of the Whole.

    Source: Floor

26. 16 October 1986

    Passed

    Rule Passed House.

    Source: Floor

27. 16 October 1986

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.595 Reported to House.

    Source: Floor

28. 18 October 1986

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

4 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 16 October 1986

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• Reported to House amended, Part II

  summary · EN · 19 September 1986

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hartnett, Thomas F. [R-SC-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] · D · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing
• · hsed00 · Standing
• · hsif00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2127) to establish a United States Boxing Commission, and for other purposes.
• related to ← A bill to establish a United States Boxing Corporation, and for other purposes.
• amends ← An amendment to eliminate USBC authority to establish standards for certification as a boxing promoter, matchmaker, or manager other than those in the Act.
• amends ← Amendments in bloc to make technical corrections.
• amends ← An amendment in the nature of a substitute inserting the text of H.R. 5654 as introduced.
• amends ← An amendment to delete the requirement that computer information be collected on the business associates of boxers.