legislation: 97-hconres-128
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| 97-hconres-128 | 97 | hconres | 128 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning State regulation of commercial boxing competitions commonly called "toughman contests". | Sports and Recreation | 1981-05-07 | 1981-05-11 | Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. | House | Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] | PA | D | M001120 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that State legislatures or agencies should: (1) investigate toughman contests (commercial boxing competitions held without the sanction of professional or amateur boxing associations and which involve persons with little boxing experience or training); (2) determine whether such contests are or can be conducted in such a manner to protect participants from serious injury or death; and (3) prohibit such contests if the risk of serious injury or death exceeds a minimum level or should establish safety regulations to reduce such risk. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z |