,i #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ecie ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,august #a1 #bjad ,mr4 ,king of ,new ,york 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,takano1 ,mr4 ,meeks1 and ,mr4 ,cartwright7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to establish a ,united ,states ,boxing ,commission to administer the ,professional ,boxing ,safety ,act1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,professional ,boxing ,amendments ,act of #bjac4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,amendment of ,professional ,boxing ,safety ,act4 ,sec4 #c4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #d4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #e4 ,united ,states ,boxing ,commission approval1 or ,,abc or commission sanction1 required for matches4 ,sec4 #f4 ,safety standards4 ,sec4 #g4 ,registration4 ,sec4 #h4 ,review4 ,sec4 #i4 ,reporting4 ,sec4 #aj4 ,contract requirements4 ,sec4 #aa4 ,coercive contracts4 ,sec4 #ab4 ,sanctioning organizations4 ,sec4 #ac4 ,required disclosures by sanctioning organizations4 ,sec4 #ad4 ,required disclosures by promoters and broadcasters4 ,sec4 #ae4 ,judges and referees4 ,sec4 #af4 ,medical registry4 ,sec4 #ag4 ,conflicts of interest4 ,sec4 #ah4 ,enforcement4 ,sec4 #ai4 ,repeal of deadwood4 ,sec4 #bj4 ,recognition of tribal law4 ,sec4 #ba4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,boxing ,commission4 ,sec4 #bb4 ,study and report on definition of promoter4 ,sec4 #bc4 ,effective date4 #b4 ,amendment of ,professional ,boxing ,safety ,act ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this ,act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,professional ,boxing ,safety ,act 7,public ,law #ajd-bgb2 #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 as redesignated by section #ba7;b77#a77;,a74 #c4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,section #b 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja7 is amended to read as follows3 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,bout agreement ,the term bout agreement means a contract between a promoter and a boxer that requires the boxer to participate in a professional boxing match for a particular date4 7#b7 ,boxer ,the term boxer means an individual who fights in a professional boxing match4 7#c7 ,boxing commission ,the term boxing commission means an entity authorized under ,state or tribal law to regulate professional boxing matches4 7#d7 ,boxer registry ,the term boxer registry means any entity certified by the ,commission for the purposes of maintaining records and identification of boxers4 7#e7 ,boxing service provider ,the term boxing service provider means a promoter1 manager1 sanctioning body1 licensee1 or matchmaker4 7#f7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,united ,states ,boxing ,commission4 7#g7 ,contract provision ,the term contract provision means any legal obligation between a boxer and a boxing service provider4 7#h7 ,indian lands2 ,indian tribe ,the terms ,indian lands and ,indian tribe have the meanings given such terms in section #d of the ,indian ,gaming ,regulatory ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjc74 7#i7 ,licensee ,the term licensee means an individual who serves as a trainer1 corner man1 second1 or cut man for a boxer4 7#aj7 ,manager ,the term manager means a person other than a promoter who1 under contract1 agreement1 or other arrangement with a boxer1 undertakes to control or administer1 directly or indirectly1 a boxing-related matter on behalf of that boxer1 including a person who is a booking agent for a boxer4 7#aa7 ,matchmaker ,the term matchmaker means a person that proposes1 selects1 and arranges for boxers to participate in a professional boxing match4 7#ab7 ,physician ,the term physician means a doctor of medicine legally authorized to practice medicine by the ,state in which the physician performs such function or action and who has training and experience in dealing with sports injuries1 particularly head trauma4 7#ac7 ,professional boxing match 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the term professional boxing match means a boxing contest held in the ,united ,states between individuals for financial compensation4 7,b7 ,exception ,the term professional boxing match does not include a boxing contest that is regulated by a duly recognized amateur sports organization1 as approved by the ,commission4 7#ad7 ,promoter 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the term promoter means the person primarily responsible for organizing1 promoting1 and producing a professional boxing match4 7,b7 ,exception ,the term promoter does not include a hotel1 casino1 resort1 or other commercial establishment hosting or sponsoring a professional boxing match unless-- 7i7 the hotel1 casino1 resort1 or other commercial establishment is primarily responsible for organizing1 promoting1 and producing the match2 and 7ii7 there is no other person primarily responsible for organizing1 promoting1 and producing the match4 7#ae7 ,promotional agreement ,the term promotional agreement means a contract1 for the acquisition of rights relating to a boxer's participation in a professional boxing match or series of boxing matches 7including the right to sell1 distribute1 exhibit1 or license the match or matches71 with-- 7,a7 the boxer who is to participate in the match or matches2 or 7,b7 the nominee of a boxer who is to participate in the match or matches1 or the nominee is an entity that is owned1 controlled or held in trust for the boxer unless that nominee or entity is a licensed promoter who is conveying a portion of the rights previously acquired4 7#af7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 ,puerto ,rico1 and any territory or possession of the ,united ,states1 including the ,virgin ,islands4 7#ag7 ,sanctioning organization ,the term sanctioning organization means an organization1 other than a boxing commission1 that sanctions professional boxing matches1 ranks professional boxers1 or charges a sanctioning fee for professional boxing matches in the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 between boxers who are residents of different ,states2 or 7,b7 that are advertised1 otherwise promoted1 or broadcast 7including closed circuit television7 in interstate commerce4 7#ah7 ,suspension ,the term suspension includes within its meaning the temporary revocation of a boxing license4 7#ai7 ,tribal organization ,the term tribal organization has the meaning given such term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ba 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcab7 is amended to read as follows3 #ba4 ,professional boxing matches conducted on ,indian lands 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a tribal organization may establish a boxing commission to regulate professional boxing matches held on ,indian land under the jurisdiction of that tribal organization4 7b7 ,standards and licensing ,a tribal organization that establishes a boxing commission shall1 by tribal ordinance or resolution1 establish and provide for the implementation of health and safety standards1 licensing requirements1 and other requirements relating to the conduct of professional boxing matches that are at least as restrictive as-- 7#a7 the otherwise applicable requirements of the ,state in which the ,indian land on which the professional boxing match is held is located2 or 7#b7 the guidelines established by the ,united ,states ,boxing ,commission4 7c7 ,application of act to boxing matches on tribal lands ,the provisions of this ,act apply to professional boxing matches held on tribal lands to the same extent and in the same way as they apply to professional boxing matches held in any ,state4 4 #d4 ,purposes ,section #c7b7 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjb7b77 is amended by striking ,state4 #e4 ,united ,states ,boxing ,commission approval1 or ,,abc or commission sanction1 required for matches 7a7 ,in general ,section #d 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjc7 is amended to read as follows3 #d4 ,approval or sanction requirement 7a7 ,in general ,no person may arrange1 promote1 organize1 produce1 or fight in a professional boxing match within the ,united ,states unless the match-- 7#a7 is approved by the ,commission2 and 7#b7 is held in a ,state1 or on tribal land of a tribal organization1 that regulates professional boxing matches in accordance with standards and criteria established by the ,commission4 7b7 ,approval presumed 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 the ,commission shall be presumed to have approved any match other than-- 7,a7 a match with respect to which the ,commission has been informed of an alleged violation of this ,act and with respect to which it has notified the supervising boxing commission that it does not approve2 7,b7 a match advertised to the public as a championship match2 7,c7 a match scheduled for #aj rounds or more2 or 7,d7 a match in which #a of the boxers has-- 7i7 suffered #aj consecutive defeats in professional boxing matches2 or 7ii7 has been knocked out #e consecutive times in professional boxing matches4 7#b7 ,delegation of approval authority ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall be presumed to have approved a match described in subparagraph 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 the ,commission has delegated its approval authority with respect to that match to a boxing commission2 and 7,b7 the boxing commission has approved the match4 7#c7 ,knocked-out defined ,except as may be otherwise provided by the ,commission by rule1 in paragraph 7#a77;,d77ii71 the term knocked out means knocked down and unable to continue after a count of #aj by the referee or stopped from continuing because of a technical knockout4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ai 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaj7 is hereby repealed4 #f4 ,safety standards ,section #e 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking requirements or an alternative requirement in effect under regulations of a boxing commission that provides equivalent protection of the health and safety of boxers3 and inserting requirements32 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the examination shall include testing for infectious diseases in accordance with standards established by the ,commission42 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,an ambulance continuously present on site4 2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively1 and inserting after paragraph 7#b71 as added by paragraph 7#c71 the following3 7#c7 ,emergency medical personnel with appropriate resuscitation equipment continuously present on site4 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d71 by striking match4 and inserting match in an amount prescribed by the ,commission44 #g4 ,registration ,section #f 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by inserting or ,indian tribe after ,state the second place it appears2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking the first sentence and inserting ,a boxing commission shall1 in accordance with requirements established by the ,commission1 make a health and safety disclosure to a boxer when issuing an identification card to that boxer42 and 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking should and inserting shall1 at a minimum12 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,copy of registration and identification cards ,to be sent to commission ,a boxing commission shall furnish a copy of each registration received under subsection 7a71 and each identification card issued under subsection 7b71 to the ,commission4 4 #h4 ,review ,section #g 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking that1 except as provided in subsection 7b71 no and inserting that no2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,procedures to review a summary suspension when a hearing before the boxing commission is requested by a boxer1 licensee1 manager1 matchmaker1 promoter1 or other boxing service provider which provides an opportunity for that person to present evidence4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 by striking 7a7 ,procedures4--4 #i4 ,reporting ,section #h 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #dh business hours and inserting #b business days2 and 7#b7 by striking each boxer registry4 and inserting the ,commission44 #aj4 ,contract requirements ,section #i 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjg;a7 is amended to read as follows3 #i4 ,contract requirements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commission1 in consultation with the ,association of ,boxing ,commissions1 shall develop guidelines for minimum contractual provisions that shall be included in each bout agreement1 boxer-manager contract1 and promotional agreement4 ,each boxing commission shall ensure that these minimal contractual provisions are present in any such agreement or contract submitted to it4 7b7 ,filing and approval requirements 7#a7 ,commission ,a manager or promoter shall submit a copy of each boxer-manager contract and each promotional agreement between that manager or promoter and a boxer to the ,commission1 and1 if requested1 to the boxing commission with jurisdiction over the bout4 7#b7 ,boxing commission ,a boxing commission may not approve a professional boxing match unless a copy of the bout agreement related to that match has been filed with it and approved by it4 7c7 ,bond or other surety ,a boxing commission may not approve a professional boxing match unless the promoter of that match has posted a surety bond1 cashier's check1 letter of credit1 cash1 or other security with the boxing commission in an amount acceptable to the boxing commission4 4 #aa4 ,coercive contracts ,section #aj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjg;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting or ,elimination after ,mandatory2 and 7,b7 by inserting or elimination after mandatory4 #ab4 ,sanctioning organizations 7a7 ,in general ,section #aa 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjg;c7 is amended to read as follows3 #aa4 ,sanctioning organizations 7a7 ,objective criteria ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,professional ,boxing ,amendments ,act of #bjac1 the ,commission shall develop guidelines for objective and consistent written criteria for the rating of professional boxers based on the athletic merits and professional record of the boxers4 ,not later than #ij days after the ,commission's promulgation of the guidelines1 each sanctioning organization shall adopt the guidelines and commence following them4 7b7 ,notification of change in rating ,a sanctioning organization shall1 with respect to a change in the rating of a boxer previously rated by such organization in the top #aj boxers-- 7#a7 post a copy1 within #g days after the change1 on its ,internet website or home page1 if any1 including an explanation of the change1 for a period of not less than #cj days2 7#b7 provide a copy of the rating change and a thorough explanation in writing under penalty of perjury to the boxer and the ,commission2 7#c7 provide the boxer an opportunity to appeal the ratings change to the sanctioning organization2 and 7#d7 apply the objective criteria for ratings required under subsection 7a7 in considering any such appeal4 7c7 ,challenge of rating ,if1 after disposing with an appeal under subsection 7b77#c71 a sanctioning organization receives a petition from a boxer challenging that organization's rating of the boxer1 it shall 7except to the extent otherwise required by the ,commission71 within #g days after receiving the petition-- 7#a7 provide to the boxer a written explanation under penalty of perjury of the organization's rating criteria1 its rating of the boxer1 and the rationale or basis for its rating 7including a response to any specific questions submitted by the boxer72 and 7#b7 submit a copy of its explanation to the ,association of ,boxing ,commissions and the ,commission for their review4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #ah7;e7 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcji7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,federal ,trade ,commission1 and inserting ,united ,states ,boxing ,commission2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,federal ,trade ,commission1 and inserting ,united ,states ,boxing ,commission14 #ac4 ,required disclosures by sanctioning organizations ,section #ab 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjg;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and inserting ,not later than #g days after the date of a professional boxing match of #aj rounds or more1 the sanctioning organization1 if any1 for that match shall provide to the ,commission1 and1 if requested1 to the boxing commission in the ,state or on ,indian land responsible for regulating the match1 a written statement of--2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking will assess and inserting has assessed1 or will assess12 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking will receive and inserting has received1 or will receive14 #ad4 ,required disclosures by promoters and broadcasters ,section #ac 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjg;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking promoters4 and inserting promoters and broadcasters42 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,disclosures to boxing commissions and the ,commission ,not later than #g days after the date of a professional boxing match of #aj rounds or more1 the promoter of any boxer participating in that match shall provide to the ,commission1 and1 if requested1 to the boxing commission in the ,state or on ,indian land responsible for regulating the match-- 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking writing1 and inserting writing1 other than a bout agreement previously provided to the commission12 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking all fees1 charges1 and expenses that will be and inserting a written statement of all fees1 charges1 and expenses that have been1 or will be12 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting a written statement of before all2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting a statement of before any2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,a promoter shall not be entitled to receive any compensation directly or indirectly in connection with a boxing match until it provides to the boxer it promotes and inserting the following3 ,not later than #g days after the date of a professional boxing match of #aj rounds or more1 the promoter of the match shall provide to each boxer participating in the bout or match with whom the promoter has a bout or promotional agreement a statement of2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking match2 and inserting match1 and that the promoter has paid1 or agreed to pay1 to any other person in connection with the match22 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,required disclosures by broadcasters 7#a7 ,in general ,a broadcaster that owns the television broadcast rights for a professional boxing match of #aj rounds or more shall1 not later than #g days after that match1 provide to the ,commission-- 7,a7 a statement of any advance1 guarantee1 or license fee paid or owed by the broadcaster to a promoter in connection with that match2 7,b7 a copy of any contract executed by or on behalf of the broadcaster with-- 7i7 a boxer who participated in that match2 or 7ii7 the boxer's manager1 promoter1 promotional company1 or other representative or the owner or representative of the site of the match2 and 7,c7 a list identifying sources of income received from the broadcast of the match4 7#b7 ,copy to boxing commission ,upon request from the boxing commission in the ,state or ,indian land responsible for regulating a match to which paragraph 7#a7 applies1 a broadcaster shall provide the information described in paragraph 7#a7 to that boxing commission4 7#c7 ,confidentiality ,the information provided to the ,commission or to a boxing commission pursuant to this subsection shall be confidential and not revealed by the ,commission or a boxing commission1 except that the ,commission may publish an analysis of the data in aggregate form or in a manner which does not disclose confidential information about identifiable broadcasters4 7#d7 ,television broadcast rights ,in this subsection1 the term television broadcast rights means the right to broadcast the match1 or any part thereof1 via a broadcast station1 cable service1 or multichannel video programming distributor as such terms are defined in sections #c and #fjb of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aec and #ebb74 4 #ae4 ,judges and referees 7a7 ,in general ,section #af 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjg;h7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,no person and inserting the following3 7a7 ,licensing and assignment ,no person 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 as designated by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking certified and approved and inserting selected2 and 7,b7 by inserting or ,indian lands after ,state2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,championship and #aj-,round bouts ,in addition to the requirements of subsection 7a71 no person may arrange1 promote1 organize1 produce1 or fight in a professional boxing match advertised to the public as a championship match or in a professional boxing match scheduled for #aj rounds or more unless all referees and judges participating in the match have been licensed by the ,commission4 7c7 ,role of sanctioning organization ,a sanctioning organization may provide a list of judges and referees deemed qualified by that organization to a boxing commission1 but the boxing commission shall select1 license1 and appoint the judges and referees participating in the match4 7d7 ,assignment of nonresident judges and referees ,a boxing commission may assign judges and referees who reside outside that commission's ,state or ,indian land4 7e7 ,required disclosure ,a judge or referee shall provide to the boxing commission responsible for regulating a professional boxing match in a ,state or on ,indian land a statement of all consideration1 including reimbursement for expenses1 that the judge or referee has received1 or will receive1 from any source for participation in the match4 ,if the match is scheduled for #aj rounds or more1 the judge or referee shall also provide such a statement to the ,commission4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ad 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjg;f7 is hereby repealed4 #af4 ,medical registry ,the ,act1 as amended by section #ae1 is further amended by inserting after section #ac 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjg;e7 the following3 #ad4 ,medical registry 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall establish and maintain1 or certify a third party entity to establish and maintain1 a medical registry that contains comprehensive medical records and medical denials or suspensions for every licensed boxer4 7b7 ,content2 submission ,the ,commission shall determine-- 7#a7 the nature of medical records and medical suspensions of a boxer that are to be forwarded to the medical registry2 and 7#b7 the time within which the medical records and medical suspensions are to be submitted to the medical registry4 7c7 ,confidentiality ,the ,commission shall establish confidentiality standards for the disclosure of personally identifiable information to boxing commissions that will-- 7#a7 protect the health and safety of boxers by making relevant information available to the boxing commissions for use but not public disclosure2 and 7#b7 ensure that the privacy of the boxers is protected4 4 #ag4 ,conflicts of interest ,section #ag 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking enforces ,state boxing laws1 and inserting implements ,state or tribal boxing laws1 no officer or employee of the ,commission12 7,b7 by striking belong to1 and inserting hold office in12 and 7,c7 by striking the last sentence2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,boxers ,a boxer may not own or control1 directly or indirectly1 an entity that promotes the boxer's bouts if that entity is responsible for-- 7#a7 executing a bout agreement or promotional agreement with the boxer's opponent2 or 7#b7 providing any payment or other compensation to-- 7,a7 the boxer's opponent for participation in a bout with the boxer2 7,b7 the boxing commission that will regulate the bout2 or 7,c7 ring officials who officiate at the bout4 4 #ah4 ,enforcement ,section #ah 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcji7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking 7a7 ,injunctions4-- and inserting 7a7 ,actions by ,attorney ,general4--2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by inserting any officer or employee of the ,commission1 after laws12 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting has engaged in or after organization2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking under subsection 7b7 and inserting under subsection 7b71 a civil penalty12 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking boxer and inserting person4 #ai4 ,repeal of deadwood ,section #bj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7 is hereby repealed4 #bj4 ,recognition of tribal law ,section #bb 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting or tribal after ,state2 and 7#b7 by inserting or ,indian tribe after ,state4 #ba4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,boxing ,commission 7a7 ,in general ,the ,act is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,ii ,united ,states ,boxing ,commission #bja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this title is to protect the health1 safety1 and welfare of boxers and to ensure fairness in the sport of professional boxing4 #bjb4 ,united ,states ,boxing ,commission 7a7 ,in general ,the ,united ,states ,boxing ,commission is established as a commission within the ,department of ,commerce4 7b7 ,members 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall consist of #c members appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,qualifications 7,a7 ,in general ,each member of the ,commission shall be a citizen of the ,united ,states who-- 7i7 has extensive experience in professional boxing activities or in a field directly related to professional sports2 7ii7 is of outstanding character and recognized integrity2 and 7iii7 is selected on the basis of training1 experience1 and qualifications and without regard to political party affiliation4 7,b7 ,specific qualifications for certain members ,at least #a member of the ,commission shall be a former member of a local boxing authority4 ,if practicable1 at least #a member of the ,commission shall be a physician or other health care professional duly licensed as such4 7,c7 ,disinterested persons ,no member of the ,commission may1 while serving as a member of the ,commission-- 7i7 be engaged as a professional boxer1 boxing promoter1 agent1 fight manager1 matchmaker1 referee1 judge1 or in any other capacity in the conduct of the business of professional boxing2 7ii7 have any pecuniary interest in the earnings of any boxer or the proceeds or outcome of any boxing match2 or 7iii7 serve as a member of a boxing commission4 7#c7 ,bipartisan membership ,not more than #b members of the ,commission may be members of the same political party4 7#d7 ,geographic balance ,not more than #b members of the ,commission may be residents of the same geographic region of the ,united ,states when appointed to the ,commission4 ,for purposes of the preceding sentence1 the area of the ,united ,states east of the ,mississippi ,river is a geographic region1 and the area of the ,united ,states west of the ,mississippi ,river is a geographic region4 7#e7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,the term of a member of the ,commission shall be #c years4 7,b7 ,reappointment ,members of the ,commission may be reappointed to the ,commission4 7,c7 ,midterm vacancies ,a member of the ,commission appointed to fill a vacancy in the ,commission occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of that unexpired term4 7,d7 ,continuation pending replacement ,a member of the ,commission may serve after the expiration of that member's term until a successor has taken office4 7#f7 ,removal ,a member of the ,commission may be removed by the ,president only for cause4 7c7 ,executive director 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall employ an ,executive ,director to perform the administrative functions of the ,commission under this ,act1 and such other functions and duties of the ,commission as the ,commission shall specify4 7#b7 ,discharge of functions ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,commission the ,executive ,director shall carry out the functions and duties of the ,commission under this ,act4 7d7 ,general counsel ,the ,commission shall employ a ,general ,counsel to provide legal counsel and advice to the ,executive ,director and the ,commission in the performance of its functions under this ,act1 and to carry out such other functions and duties as the ,commission shall specify4 7e7 ,staff ,the ,commission shall employ such additional staff as the ,commission considers appropriate to assist the ,executive ,director and the ,general ,counsel in carrying out the functions and duties of the ,commission under this ,act4 7f7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,members of commission 7,a7 ,in general ,each member of the ,commission shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day 7including travel time7 during which such member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the ,commission4 7,b7 ,travel expenses ,the members of the ,commission shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,commission4 7#b7 ,executive director and staff ,the ,commission shall fix the compensation of the ,executive ,director1 the ,general ,counsel1 and other personnel of the ,commission4 ,the rate of pay for the ,executive ,director1 the ,general ,counsel1 and other personnel may not exceed the rate payable for level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bjc4 ,functions 7a7 ,primary functions ,the primary functions of the ,commission are-- 7#a7 to protect the health1 safety1 and general interests of boxers consistent with the provisions of this ,act2 and 7#b7 to ensure uniformity1 fairness1 and integrity in professional boxing4 7b7 ,specific functions ,the ,commission shall-- 7#a7 administer title ,i of this ,act2 7#b7 promulgate uniform standards for professional boxing in consultation with the ,association of ,boxing ,commissions2 7#c7 except as otherwise determined by the ,commission1 oversee all professional boxing matches in the ,united ,states2 7#d7 work with the boxing commissions of the several ,states and tribal organizations-- 7,a7 to improve the safety1 integrity1 and professionalism of professional boxing in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 to enhance physical1 medical1 financial1 and other safeguards established for the protection of professional boxers2 and 7,c7 to improve the status and standards of professional boxing in the ,united ,states2 7#e7 ensure1 in cooperation with the ,attorney ,general 7who shall represent the ,commission in any judicial proceeding under this ,act71 the chief law enforcement officer of the several ,states1 and other appropriate officers and agencies of ,federal1 ,state1 and local government1 that ,federal and ,state laws applicable to professional boxing matches in the ,united ,states are vigorously1 effectively1 and fairly enforced2 7#f7 review boxing commission regulations for professional boxing and provide assistance to such authorities in meeting minimum standards prescribed by the ,commission under this title2 7#g7 serve as the coordinating body for all efforts in the ,united ,states to establish and maintain uniform minimum health and safety standards for professional boxing2 7#h7 if the ,commission determines it to be appropriate1 publish a newspaper1 magazine1 or other publication and establish and maintain a website consistent with the purposes of the ,commission2 7#i7 procure the temporary and intermittent services of experts and consultants to the extent authorized by section #caji7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 at rates the ,commission determines to be reasonable2 and 7#aj7 promulgate rules1 regulations1 and guidance1 and take any other action necessary and proper to accomplish the purposes of1 and consistent with1 the provisions of this title4 7c7 ,prohibitions ,the ,commission may not-- 7#a7 promote boxing events or rank professional boxers2 or 7#b7 provide technical assistance to1 or authorize the use of the name of the ,commission by1 boxing commissions that do not comply with requirements of the ,commission4 7d7 ,use of name ,the ,commission shall have the exclusive right to use the name ,united ,states ,boxing ,commission4 ,any person who1 without the permission of the ,commission1 uses that name or any other exclusive name1 trademark1 emblem1 symbol1 or insignia of the ,commission for the purpose of inducing the sale or exchange of any goods or services1 or to promote any exhibition1 performance1 or sporting event1 shall be subject to suit in a civil action by the ,commission for the remedies provided in the ,act of ,july #e1 #aidf 7commonly known as the ,trademark ,act of #aidf2 #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ajea et seq474 #bjd4 ,licensing and registration of boxing personnel 7a7 ,licensing 7#a7 ,requirement for license ,no person may compete in a professional boxing match or serve as a boxing manager1 boxing promoter1 or sanctioning organization for a professional boxing match except as provided in a license granted to that person under this subsection4 7#b7 ,application and term 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall-- 7i7 establish application procedures1 forms1 and fees2 7ii7 establish and publish appropriate standards for licenses granted under this section2 and 7iii7 issue a license to any person who1 as determined by the ,commission1 meets the standards established by the ,commission under this title4 7,b7 ,duration ,a license issued under this section shall be for a renewable-- 7i7 #d-year term for a boxer2 and 7ii7 #b-year term for any other person4 7,c7 ,procedure ,the ,commission may issue a license under this paragraph through boxing commissions or in a manner determined by the ,commission4 7b7 ,licensing fees 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,commission may prescribe and charge reasonable fees for the licensing of persons under this title4 ,the ,commission may set1 charge1 and adjust varying fees on the basis of classifications of persons1 functions1 and events determined appropriate by the ,commission4 7#b7 ,limitations ,in setting and charging fees under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall ensure that1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,a7 club boxing is not adversely affected2 7,b7 sanctioning organizations and promoters pay comparatively the largest portion of the fees2 and 7,c7 boxers pay as small a portion of the fees as is possible4 7#c7 ,collection ,fees established under this subsection may be collected through boxing commissions or by any other means determined appropriate by the ,commission4 #bje4 ,national registry of boxing personnel 7a7 ,requirement for registry ,the ,commission shall establish and maintain 7or authorize a third party to establish and maintain7 a unified national computerized registry for the collection1 storage1 and retrieval of information related to the performance of its duties4 7b7 ,contents ,the information in the registry shall include the following3 7#a7 ,boxers ,a list of professional boxers and data in the medical registry established under section #aad of this ,act1 which the ,commission shall secure from disclosure in accordance with the confidentiality requirements of section #aad7;c74 7#b7 ,other personnel ,information 7pertinent to the sport of professional boxing7 on boxing promoters1 boxing matchmakers1 boxing managers1 trainers1 cut men1 referees1 boxing judges1 physicians1 and any other personnel determined by the ,commission as performing a professional activity for professional boxing matches4 #bjf4 ,consultation requirements ,the ,commission shall consult with the ,association of ,boxing ,commissions-- 7#a7 before prescribing any regulation or establishing any standard under the provisions of this title2 and 7#b7 not less than once each year regarding matters relating to professional boxing4 #bjg4 ,misconduct 7a7 ,suspension and revocation of license or registration 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,commission may1 after notice and opportunity for a hearing1 suspend or revoke any license issued under this title if the ,commission finds that-- 7,a7 the license holder has violated any provision of this ,act2 7,b7 there are reasonable grounds for belief that a standard prescribed by the ,commission under this title is not being met1 or that bribery1 collusion1 intentional losing1 racketeering1 extortion1 or the use of unlawful threats1 coercion1 or intimidation have occurred in connection with a license2 or 7,c7 the suspension or revocation is necessary for the protection of health and safety or is otherwise in the public interest4 7#b7 ,period of suspension 7,a7 ,in general ,a suspension of a license under this section shall be effective for a period determined appropriate by the ,commission except as provided in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,suspension for medical reasons ,in the case of a suspension or denial of the license of a boxer for medical reasons by the ,commission1 the ,commission may terminate the suspension or denial at any time that a physician certifies that the boxer is fit to participate in a professional boxing match4 ,the ,commission shall prescribe the standards and procedures for accepting certifications under this subparagraph4 7#c7 ,period of revocation ,in the case of a revocation of the license of a boxer1 the revocation shall be for a period of not less than #a year4 7b7 ,investigations and injunctions 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,commission may-- 7,a7 conduct any investigation that it considers necessary to determine whether any person has violated1 or is about to violate1 any provision of this ,act or any regulation prescribed under this ,act2 7,b7 require or permit any person to file with it a statement in writing1 under oath or otherwise as the ,commission shall determine1 as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated2 7,c7 in its discretion1 publish information concerning any violations2 and 7,d7 investigate any facts1 conditions1 practices1 or matters to aid in the enforcement of the provisions of this ,act1 in the prescribing of regulations under this ,act1 or in securing information to serve as a basis for recommending legislation concerning the matters to which this ,act relates4 7#b7 ,powers 7,a7 ,in general ,for the purpose of any investigation under paragraph 7#a7 or any other proceeding under this title-- 7i7 any officer designated by the ,commission may administer oaths and affirmations1 subpoena or otherwise compel the attendance of witnesses1 take evidence1 and require the production of any books1 papers1 correspondence1 memoranda1 or other records the ,commission considers relevant or material to the inquiry2 and 7ii7 the provisions of sections #fjjb and #fjjd of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply4 7,b7 ,witnesses and evidence ,the attendance of witnesses and the production of any documents under subparagraph 7,a7 may be required from any place in the ,united ,states1 including ,indian land1 at any designated place of hearing4 7#c7 ,enforcement of subpoenas 7,a7 ,civil action ,in case of contumacy by1 or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to1 any person1 the ,commission may file an action in any district court of the ,united ,states within the jurisdiction of which an investigation or proceeding is carried out1 or where that person resides or carries on business1 to enforce the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books1 papers1 correspondence1 memorandums1 and other records4 ,the court may issue an order requiring the person to appear before the ,commission to produce records1 if so ordered1 or to give testimony concerning the matter under investigation or in question4 7,b7 ,failure to obey ,any failure to obey an order issued by a court under subparagraph 7,a7 may be punished as contempt of that court4 7,c7 ,process ,all process in any contempt case under subparagraph 7,a7 may be served in the judicial district in which the person is an inhabitant or in which the person may be found4 7#d7 ,evidence of criminal misconduct 7,a7 ,in general ,no person may be excused from attending and testifying or from producing books1 papers1 contracts1 agreements1 and other records and documents before the ,commission1 in obedience to the subpoena of the ,commission1 or in any cause or proceeding instituted by the ,commission1 on the ground that the testimony or evidence1 documentary or otherwise1 required of that person may tend to incriminate the person or subject the person to a penalty or forfeiture4 7,b7 ,limited immunity ,no individual may be prosecuted or subject to any penalty or forfeiture for1 or on account of1 any transaction1 matter1 or thing concerning the matter about which that individual is compelled1 after having claimed a privilege against self-incrimination1 to testify or produce evidence1 documentary or otherwise1 except that the individual so testifying shall not be exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in so testifying4 7#e7 ,injunctive relief ,if the ,commission determines that any person is engaged or about to engage in any act or practice that constitutes a violation of any provision of this ,act1 or of any regulation prescribed under this ,act1 the ,commission may bring an action in the appropriate district court of the ,united ,states1 the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,district of ,columbia1 or the ,united ,states courts of any territory or other place subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 to enjoin the act or practice1 and upon a proper showing1 the court shall grant without bond a permanent or temporary injunction or restraining order4 7#f7 ,mandamus ,upon application of the ,commission1 the district courts of the ,united ,states1 the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,united ,states courts of any territory or other place subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 shall have jurisdiction to issue writs of mandamus commanding any person to comply with the provisions of this ,act or any order of the ,commission4 7c7 ,intervention in civil actions 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission1 on behalf of the public interest1 may intervene of right as provided under rule #bd7;a7 of the ,federal ,rules of ,civil ,procedure in any civil action relating to professional boxing filed in a district court of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,amicus filing ,the ,commission may file a brief in any action filed in a court of the ,united ,states on behalf of the public interest in any case relating to professional boxing4 7d7 ,hearings by commission ,hearings conducted by the ,commission under this ,act shall be public and may be held before any officer of the ,commission4 ,the ,commission shall keep appropriate records of the hearings4 #bjh4 ,noninterference with boxing commissions 7a7 ,noninterference ,nothing in this ,act prohibits any boxing commission from exercising any of its powers1 duties1 or functions with respect to the regulation or supervision of professional boxing or professional boxing matches to the extent not inconsistent with the provisions of this ,act4 7b7 ,minimum standards ,nothing in this ,act prohibits any boxing commission from enforcing local standards or requirements that exceed the minimum standards or requirements promulgated by the ,commission under this ,act4 #bji4 ,assistance from other agencies ,any employee of any executive department1 agency1 bureau1 board1 commission1 office1 independent establishment1 or instrumentality may be detailed to the ,commission1 upon the request of the ,commission1 on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis1 with the consent of the appropriate authority having jurisdiction over the employee4 ,while so detailed1 an employee shall continue to receive the compensation provided pursuant to law for the employee's regular position of employment and shall retain1 without interruption1 the rights and privileges of that employment4 #baj4 ,reports 7a7 ,annual report ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,commission shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report on its activities4 ,the annual report shall include-- 7#a7 a detailed discussion of the activities of the ,commission for the year covered by the report2 and 7#b7 an overview of the licensing and enforcement activities of the ,state and tribal organization boxing commissions4 7b7 ,public report ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,commission shall issue and publicize a report of the ,commission on the progress made at ,federal and ,state levels and on ,indian lands in the reform of professional boxing1 which shall include comments on issues of continuing concern to the ,commission4 7c7 ,first annual report on the commission ,the first annual report under this title shall be submitted not later than #b years after the effective date of this title4 #baa4 ,initial implementation 7a7 ,temporary exemption ,the requirements for licensing under this title do not apply to a person for the performance of an activity as a boxer1 boxing judge1 or referee1 or the performance of any other professional activity in relation to a professional boxing match1 if the person is licensed by a boxing commission to perform that activity as of the effective date of this title4 7b7 ,expiration ,the exemption under subsection 7a7 with respect to a license issued by a boxing commission expires on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date on which the license expires2 or 7#b7 the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of the ,professional ,boxing ,amendments ,act of #bjac4 #bab4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated for the ,commission for each fiscal year such sums as may be necessary for the ,commission to perform its functions for that fiscal year4 7b7 ,receipts credited as offsetting collections ,notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 any fee collected under this title-- 7#a7 shall be credited as offsetting collections to the account that finances the activities and services for which the fee is imposed2 7#b7 shall be available for expenditure only to pay the costs of activities and services for which the fee is imposed2 and 7#c7 shall remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,,pbsa ,the ,act is further amended-- 7,a7 by amending section #a to read as follows3 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,professional ,boxing ,safety ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,title ,i--,professional boxing safety ,sec4 #aja4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,approval or sanction requirement4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,safety standards4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,registration4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,review4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,reporting4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,contract requirements4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,protection from coercive contracts4 ,sec4 #aji4 ,sanctioning organizations4 ,sec4 #aaj4 ,required disclosures to ,state boxing commissions by sanctioning organizations4 ,sec4 #aaa4 ,required disclosures by promoters and broadcasters4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,medical registry4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,confidentiality4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,judges and referees4 ,sec4 #aae4 ,conflicts of interest4 ,sec4 #aaf4 ,enforcement4 ,sec4 #aag4 ,professional boxing matches conducted on ,indian lands4 ,sec4 #aah4 ,relationship with ,state or ,tribal law4 ,title ,,ii--,united ,states ,boxing ,commission ,sec4 #bja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,united ,states ,boxing ,commission4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,functions4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,licensing and registration of boxing personnel4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,national registry of boxing personnel4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,consultation requirements4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,misconduct4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,noninterference with boxing commissions4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,assistance from other agencies4 ,sec4 #baj4 ,reports4 ,sec4 #baa4 ,initial implementation4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,authorization of appropriations4 2 and 7,b7 by inserting before section #c the following3 ,i ,professional boxing safety 2 7,c7 by redesignating sections #c1 #d1 #e1 #f1 #g1 #h1 #i1 #aj1 #aa1 #ab1 #ac1 #ad1 #ae1 #af1 #ag1 #ah1 #ba1 and #bb as sections #aja through #aah1 respectively2 7,d7 in section #aac1 as redesignated-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,except to the extent required in a legal1 administrative1 or judicial proceeding1 a boxing commission1 an ,attorney ,general1 or the ,commission may not disclose to the public any matter furnished by a promoter under section #aaa4 2 7ii7 in subsection 7b71 by striking section #ac and inserting section #aaa2 7,e7 in section #aaf1 as redesignated-- 7i7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #i7;b71 #aj1 #aa1 #ab1 #ac1 #ad1 or #af1 and inserting #ajg1 #ajh1 #aji1 #aaj1 #aaa1 or #aad12 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #i7;b71 #aj1 #aa1 #ab1 #ac1 #ad1 or #af and inserting #ajg1 #ajh1 #aji1 #aaj1 #aaa1 or #aad2 and 7,,iii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking section #ag7;a7 and inserting section #aae7;a72 and 7ii7 in subsection 7e77#c71 by striking section #aj and inserting section #ajh2 and 7,f7 in sections #aja through #abj1 as redesignated1 by striking of this ,act each place it appears and inserting of this title4 7#b7 ,compensation of members ,section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,members of the ,united ,states ,boxing ,commission4 4 #bb4 ,study and report on definition of promoter 7a7 ,study ,the ,united ,states ,boxing ,commission shall conduct a study on how the term promoter should be defined for purposes of the ,professional ,boxing ,safety ,act1 as redesignated by section #ba7;b77#a77;,a74 7b7 ,hearings ,as part of that study1 the ,commission shall hold hearings and solicit testimony at those hearings from boxers1 managers1 promoters1 premium1 cable1 and satellite program service providers1 hotels1 casinos1 resorts1 and other commercial establishments that host or sponsor professional boxing matches1 and other interested parties with respect to the definition of that term as it is used in the ,professional ,boxing ,safety ,act1 as so redesignated4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the study conducted under subsection 7a74 ,the report shall-- 7#a7 set forth a proposed definition of the term promoter for purposes of the ,professional ,boxing ,safety ,act1 as redesignated2 and 7#b7 describe the findings1 conclusions1 and rationale of the ,commission for the proposed definition1 together with any recommendations of the ,commission1 based on the study4 #bc4 ,effective date 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the amendments made by this ,act shall take effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 #a-,year delay for certain title ,,ii provisions ,sections #bje through #bab of the ,professional ,boxing ,safety ,act 7as redesignated by section #ba7;b77#a77;,a771 as added by section #ba7;a71 shall take effect #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4