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bill_id	congress	bill_type	bill_number	title	policy_area	introduced_date ▲	latest_action_date	latest_action_text	origin_chamber	sponsor_name	sponsor_state	sponsor_party	sponsor_bioguide_id	cosponsor_count	summary_text	update_date
102-hconres-375	102	hconres	375	Commending the designation by Central High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, of the high school's football stadium and football field as "Central Memorial Stadium" and "Etter-Farmer Field", respectively.	Sports and Recreation	1992-10-04	1992-10-06	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3]	TN	D	L000381	0	Commends the designation by Central High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, of its: (1) football stadium as Central Memorial Stadium in honor of the men and women who attended the school and died during wartime while serving with the U.S. armed forces; and (2) football field as Etter-Farmer Field in honor of E.B. "Red" Etter and Stan Farmer (former football coaches at the school).	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-sjres-342	102	sjres	342	A joint resolution designating May 2, 1993, through May 8, 1993, as "National Walking Week".	Sports and Recreation	1992-09-28	1992-10-08	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]	PA	R	S000709	51	Designates May 2 through 8, 1993, as National Walking Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-hjres-546	102	hjres	546	Designating February 4, 1993, and February 3, 1994, as "National Women and Girls in Sports Day".	Sports and Recreation	1992-08-12	1992-10-28	Became Public Law No: 102-557.	House	Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-14]	NY	R	M000843	222	Designates February 4, 1993, and February 3, 1994, as National Women and Girls in Sports Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-hjres-547	102	hjres	547	Designating May 2, 1993, through May 8, 1993, as "National Walking Week".	Sports and Recreation	1992-08-12	1992-10-23	Became Public Law No: 102-474.	House	Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15]	PA	R	R000277	232	Designates May 2 through 8, 1993, as National Walking Week.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hres-558	102	hres	558	Congratulating Launi Meili and Bob Foth on their outstanding achievements in smallbore rifle 3-position competitions at the 1992 summer Olympic games.	Sports and Recreation	1992-08-12	1992-08-20	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Thomas, Lindsay [D-GA-1]	GA	D	T000184	11	Congratulates Launi Meili and Bob Foth on their outstanding achievements in smallbore rifle three-position competitions at the 1992 summer Olympic games.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hr-5813	102	hr	5813	Federal Boxer Protection Act of 1992	Sports and Recreation	1992-08-11	1992-10-09	Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.	House	Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large]	DE	D	C000174	2	Federal Boxer Protection Act of 1992 - Establishes in the Department of Labor a Federal Boxing Commission. Requires all boxing matches and boxers participating in such matches to be registered with the Commission. Requires the Commission to: (1) establish a uniform system of scoring for all weight classes, applicable to all States; and (2) mandate minimum medical standards necessary for reasonably safe fights. Authorizes the Commission to relax the administrative and environmental standards of this Act in order to facilitate the promotion of nonmain-event matches, with specified exceptions. Authorizes the Commission to investigate persons who have violated or are about to violate any provision of this Act. Authorizes any person who has been injured by a violation of this Act to commence a civil action: (1) for actual damages resulting from such violation and, in the case of any knowing, willful and reckless violation, punitive damages up to $50,000; or (2) to enjoin any person alleged to be in violation of such provision. Authorizes the Commission to secure information and employee services from government agencies and entities. Directs the Commission to consult with appropriate organizations with respect to the international regulation of professional boxing. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Congress. Declares that nothing in this Act shall prohibit any State boxing commission or agency from exercising its powers, except to the extent that such powers are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.	2025-08-26T15:14:18Z
102-sjres-329	102	sjres	329	A joint resolution to designate February 4, 1993 and February 3, 1994, as "National Women and Girls in Sports Day".	Sports and Recreation	1992-08-04	1992-10-08	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR]	OR	R	P000009	58	Designates February 4, 1993, and February 3, 1994, as National Women and Girls in Sports Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-sres-329	102	sres	329	A resolution to commend Shannon Miller for her performance in the 25th Olympiad.	Sports and Recreation	1992-08-04	1992-08-04	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK]	OK	D	B000639	1	Congratulates Shannon Miller for her outstanding performance at the Summer Olympic games of the 25th Olympiad in women's gymnastic competition.	2021-06-02T15:14:52Z
102-hr-5713	102	hr	5713	Professional Sports Franchise Stabilization Act of 1992	Sports and Recreation	1992-07-29	1992-08-07	Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.	House	Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]	DC	D	N000147	5	Professional Sports Franchise Stabilization Act of 1992 - Makes it unlawful for a professional sports franchise that plays its home games in the jurisdiction of a governmental authority to relocate unless: (1) the owner of the franchise notifies such authority of its intention to relocate and negotiates in good faith to avoid such relocation; (2) one or more of the other parties to the stadium lease agreement fails to comply with a material provision of the agreement and such noncompliance cannot be remedied within a reasonable period of time, or the stadium is inadequate for properly operating the franchise and stadium authorities demonstrate no intent to remedy such inadequacies, or such franchise incurs an annual net loss for at least three consecutive years before relocation or incurs losses that endanger the financial viability of it; and (3) in the case where the owner intends to sell the franchise, or to relocate it, he makes a good faith offer to sell it to the governmental authority from which it is to be relocated at fair market value, and such authority chooses not to accept such offer. Authorizes any governmental authority from which a professional sports franchise relocates or seeks to relocate to bring a civil action to prevent such relocation, plus other equitable relief and damages.	2025-08-26T15:17:27Z
102-hr-5524	102	hr	5524	Professional Boxing Corporation Act of 1992	Sports and Recreation	1992-07-01	1992-07-24	Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.	House	Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12]	NY	D	O000159	0	Professional Boxing Corporation Act of 1992 - Establishes the Professional Boxing Corporation to work with State boxing authorities to establish uniform regulations for the protection of the health and safety of professional boxers. Requires the Corporation to be administered by an Executive Director who should be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Establishes a Professional Boxing Advisory Board. Sets forth the functions of the Corporation, which include: (1) providing a national computer source for certain boxing information; (2) licensing and certifying boxers, judges, referees, promoters, matchmakers, managers, trainers, cut men, and physicians; and (3) charging licensing and registration fees. Authorizes the Corporation to suspend or revoke any license or registration if it is in the public interest and there are reasonable grounds for believing: (1) prescribed standards are not being met; and (2) bribery, collusion, intentional losing, racketeering, extortion, or the use of unlawful threats, coercion, or intimidation have been used in connection with such licensing or registration. Authorizes the Corporation, after notice and opportunity for hearing, to prohibit the holding of a proposed boxing match if it is in the public interest and other specified conditions exist. Sets forth the powers of the Corporation. Declares that nothing in this Act shall prohibit a State agency from exercising its powers, duties, or functions with respect to the regulation of professional boxing matches. Authorizes the Corporation to secure assistance from other agencies. Establishes in the Treasury the Professional Boxing Corporation Trust Fund. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct annual audits of Corporation finances. Requires the Corporation to submit an annual report to the Congress. Authorizes State boxing authorities to submit to specified congressional committees a petition: (1) stating that this Act is unnecessary because it has established a similar organization; and …	2025-08-26T15:14:19Z
102-sconres-127	102	sconres	127	A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that women's soccer should be a medal sport at the 1996 centennial Olympic games in Atlanta, Georgia.	Sports and Recreation	1992-06-25	1992-09-30	Message on House action received in Senate.	Senate	Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]	AZ	D	D000185	20	Expresses the sense of the Congress that woman's soccer should be a medal sport at the 1996 centennial Olympic games in Atlanta, Georgia.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
102-hr-5407	102	hr	5407	United States Boxing Commission Act of 1992	Sports and Recreation	1992-06-16	1992-07-20	Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.	House	Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]	NM	D	R000229	12	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.	2025-08-26T15:15:32Z
102-s-2852	102	s	2852	Professional Boxing Corporation Act of 1992	Sports and Recreation	1992-06-16	1992-06-16	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.	Senate	Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]	DE	R	R000460	1	Professional Boxing Corporation Act of 1992 - Establishes the Professional Boxing Corporation to work with State boxing authorities to establish uniform regulations for the protection of the health and safety of professional boxers. Requires the Corporation to be administered by an Executive Director who should be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Establishes a Professional Boxing Advisory Board. Sets forth the functions of the Corporation, which include: (1) providing a national computer source for certain boxing information; (2) licensing and certifying boxers, judges, referees, promoters, matchmakers, managers, trainers, cut men, and physicians; and (3) charging licensing and registration fees. Authorizes the Corporation to suspend or revoke any license or registration if it is in the public interest and there are reasonable grounds for believing: (1) prescribed standards are not being met; and (2) bribery, collusion, intentional losing, racketeering, extortion, or the use of unlawful threats, coercion, or intimidation have been used in connection with such licensing or registration. Authorizes the Corporation, after notice and opportunity for hearing, to prohibit the holding of a proposed boxing match if it is in the public interest and other specified conditions exist. Sets forth the powers of the Corporation. Declares that nothing in this Act shall prohibit a State agency from exercising its powers, duties, or functions with respect to the regulation of professional boxing matches. Authorizes the Corporation to secure assistance from other agencies. Establishes in the Treasury the Professional Boxing Corporation Trust Fund. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct annual audits of Corporation finances. Requires the Corporation to submit an annual report to the Congress. Authorizes State boxing authorities to submit to specified congressional committees a petition: (1) stating that this Act is unnecessary because it has established a similar organization; and …	2025-08-26T15:17:05Z
102-sres-315	102	sres	315	A resolution to congratulate the Chicago Bulls on winning the 1992 National Basketball Association Championship.	Sports and Recreation	1992-06-16	1992-06-16	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000366	1	Congratulates the Chicago Bulls for winning the 1992 National Basketball Association championship.	2021-06-02T15:14:50Z
102-sres-313	102	sres	313	A resolution to commend the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team as it celebrates its 100th anniversary on June 11, 1992.	Sports and Recreation	1992-06-11	1992-06-11	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO]	MO	R	D000030	6	Commends the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team as it celebrates its 100th anniversary on June 11, 1992.	2021-06-02T15:14:50Z
102-sres-304	102	sres	304	A resolution to congratulate the Pittsburgh Penguins on winning the 1992 Stanley Cup.	Sports and Recreation	1992-06-02	1992-06-02	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Wofford, Harris [D-PA]	PA	D	W000665	1	Offers the Senate's congratulations to the Pittsburgh Penguins for winning the 1992 Stanley Cup.	2021-06-02T15:14:48Z
102-hconres-324	102	hconres	324	Expressing the sense of the Congress that women's soccer should be a medal sport at the 1996 centennial Olympic games in Atlanta, Georgia.	Sports and Recreation	1992-05-26	1992-06-10	Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.	House	Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]	VA	D	M000933	19	Expresses the sense of the Congress that women's soccer should be a medal sport at the 1996 centennial Olympic games in Atlanta, Georgia.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
102-hr-5171	102	hr	5171	Sports Standards Act of 1992	Sports and Recreation	1992-05-14	1992-05-20	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.	House	Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10]	CA	D	E000064	0	Sports Standards Act of 1992 - Exempts certain athletic organizations that promote amateur national and international athletics from restraint of trade laws.	2025-08-26T15:15:37Z
102-hr-5064	102	hr	5064	Community Recreation Enhancement Act of 1992	Sports and Recreation	1992-05-05	1992-10-01	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.	House	Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8]	PA	D	K000319	17	Community Recreation Enhancement Act of 1992 - Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to require specified percentages of appropriations from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (Fund) to be made available for assistance to States for outdoor recreation programs. Provides that payments to States for outdoor recreation may not cover more than 75 percent of: (1) the cost of acquisition of lands, waters, and interests which are within units of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System or designated corridors of scenic or historic trail components of the National Trails System or are necessary to protect historic landmarks or national natural landmarks; or (2) the cost of revising comprehensive State outdoor recreation plans to conform to specified requirements. Allows funds to be transferred to qualified nonprofit organizations, subject to certain conditions. Permits counties or political subdivisions to receive funds allocated to States for land acquisition purposes to cover up to 50 percent of the cost of developing or revising local plans to retain land for recreation and open space preservation purposes. Authorizes counties or other governmental entities to receive funds to cover up to 60 percent of the cost of acquiring lands, waters, or interests, following adoption of a plan and through September 30, 1996. Treats Indian tribes and Alaska Native Village Corporations collectively as one State for purposes of receiving outdoor recreation assistance and provides for a competitive grant program for the receipt of such assistance. Limits the total amount to be received by any one tribe or corporation. Sets forth conditions under which a tribe or corporation may compete for a portion of funds available to a State in lieu of being treated as a collective with other tribes or corporations. Requires statewide outdoor recreation plans to contain: (1) a description of Federal and State activities that adversely affect open space and recreational resources; and (2) an evaluation of the extent to which loca…	2025-08-26T15:16:04Z
102-sres-288	102	sres	288	A resolution commemorating the new Oriole Park at Camden Yards.	Sports and Recreation	1992-04-10	1992-04-10	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]	MD	D	M000702	1	Commemorates the new Baltimore Orioles' baseball stadium at Camden Yards, and congratulates and commends all the people associated with it.	2021-06-02T15:14:46Z
102-sres-284	102	sres	284	A resolution to commend the Blue Devils of Duke University for winning the 1992 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship.	Sports and Recreation	1992-04-09	1992-04-09	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC]	NC	D	S000055	1	Commends the Duke University Blue Devils for winning the 1992 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship.	2021-06-02T15:14:45Z
102-hjres-436	102	hjres	436	Designating June 19, 1992, as "National Baseball Day".	Sports and Recreation	1992-03-11	1992-03-16	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14]	NJ	D	G000511	38	Designates June 19, 1992, as National Baseball Day.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hjres-434	102	hjres	434	Designating April 2, 1992, as "Chuck Taylor Day".	Sports and Recreation	1992-03-09	1992-03-11	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6]	MA	D	M000264	63	Designates April 2, 1992, as Chuck Taylor Day.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hres-392	102	hres	392	Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, an event which pays tribute to the Iditarod Trail and the history of Alaska.	Sports and Recreation	1992-03-09	1992-03-12	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]	AK	R	Y000033	0	Commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, an event which pays tribute to the Iditarod Trail and the history of Alaska.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hjres-395	102	hjres	395	Designating February 6, 1992, as "National Women and Girls in Sports Day".	Sports and Recreation	1992-01-30	1992-03-10	Became Public Law No: 102-252.	House	Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2]	ME	R	S000663	229	Designates February 6, 1992, as National Women and Girls in Sports Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-sres-253	102	sres	253	A resolution congratulating the Washington Redskins on their Super Bowl XXVI victory.	Sports and Recreation	1992-01-29	1992-01-29	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME]	ME	D	M000811	5	Declares that the Senate congratulates Jack Kent Cooke, Coach Joe Gibbs, and the entire Redskins organization for their outstanding season, flawless playoff record, and magnificent victory in Super Bowl XXVI.	2021-06-02T15:14:40Z
102-sjres-239	102	sjres	239	A joint resolution designating February 6, 1992, as "National Women and Girls in Sports Day".	Sports and Recreation	1992-01-21	1992-02-27	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR]	OR	R	P000009	56	Designates February 6, 1992, as National Women and Girls in Sports Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-hjres-389	102	hjres	389	To designate February 6, 1992 as "National Women in Sports Day".	Sports and Recreation	1992-01-03	1992-01-30	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2]	ME	R	S000663	19	Designates February 6, 1992, as National Women in Sports Day.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-sjres-238	102	sjres	238	A joint resolution designating the week beginning September 21, 1992, as "National Senior Softball Week".	Sports and Recreation	1991-11-26	1991-11-26	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI]	MI	D	R000249	21	Designates the week beginning September 21, 1992, as National Senior Softball Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-hr-3929	102	hr	3929	To direct the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act that authorize States to establish hunting seasons for anhingas and double-crested cormorants.	Sports and Recreation	1991-11-25	1991-11-26	Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.	House	Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]	MN	D	P000258	0	Directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act that authorize States to establish hunting seasons for anhingas and double-crested cormorants.	2021-06-02T14:45:00Z
102-hjres-378	102	hjres	378	Designating the last week of September 1992, and the last week of each September thereafter, as "National Senior Softball Week".	Sports and Recreation	1991-11-21	1991-11-26	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12]	MI	D	B000619	56	Designates the last week of September 1992, and the last week of each September thereafter, as National Senior Softball Week.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hjres-372	102	hjres	372	Designating December 21, 1991, as "Basketball Centennial Day".	Sports and Recreation	1991-11-07	1991-12-10	Became Public Law No: 102-210.	House	Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-2]	MA	D	N000015	220	Designates December 21, 1991, as Basketball Centennial Day.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-sres-212	102	sres	212	A resolution commending the Minnesota Twins as the 1991 World Champions of baseball.	Sports and Recreation	1991-10-31	1991-10-31	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN]	MN	R	D000566	1	Commends the Atlanta Braves and the Minnesota Twins for their outstanding play and the credit they have brought to tour "national pastime". Congratulates the Minnesota Twins for being the 1991 World Champions of baseball.	2021-06-07T13:37:27Z
102-hjres-361	102	hjres	361	Designating November 22, 1991, as "National Ice Hockey Day".	Sports and Recreation	1991-10-23	1991-10-28	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]	MD	D	H000874	33	Designates November 22, 1991, as National Ice Hockey Day.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hr-3368	102	hr	3368	Major League Baseball Equity Act	Sports and Recreation	1991-09-19	1991-09-24	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.	House	Rep. Chandler, Rod D. [R-WA-8]	WA	R	C000293	6	Major League Baseball Equity Act - Requires that, except in the case of revenue generated as a result of nationally transmitted cable television (TV), any Major League Baseball team that is a party to an independent broadcasting contract receive 80 percent of the revenue from the transmission of the home games and 20 percent of the revenue from the transmission of games away. Specifies that all other revenue pursuant to such contract, including all revenue from nationally transmitted cable TV, shall be divided equally among the other teams of the League (American League or National League) of which the contracting team is a member. Directs each League to establish accounts for the deposit of revenue to which such provision applies and, at regular intervals, distribute the correct shares of such revenue. Makes the antitrust laws applicable to Major League Baseball unless such a revenue sharing program is established and implemented prior to the beginning of the 1993 baseball season.	2025-08-26T15:14:27Z
102-s-1727	102	s	1727	Major League Baseball Equity Act	Sports and Recreation	1991-09-19	1991-10-23	Referred to Subcommittee on Antitrust, Monopolies and Business.	Senate	Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA]	WA	R	G000333	1	Major League Baseball Equity Act - Requires that, except in the case of revenue generated as a result of nationally transmitted cable television (TV), any Major League Baseball team that is a party to an independent broadcasting contract receive 80 percent of the revenue from the transmission of the home games and 20 percent of the revenue from the transmission of games away. Specifies that all other revenue pursuant to such contract, including all revenue from nationally transmitted cable TV, shall be divided equally among the other teams of the League (American League or National League) of which the contracting team is a member. Directs each League to establish accounts for the deposit of revenue to which such provision applies and, at regular intervals, distribute the correct shares of such revenue. Makes the antitrust laws applicable to Major League Baseball unless such a revenue sharing program is established and implemented prior to the beginning of the 1993 baseball season.	2026-01-07T14:11:22Z
102-hr-3102	102	hr	3102	Midnight Basketball League Training and Partnership Act	Sports and Recreation	1991-07-30	1991-08-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.	House	Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1]	CO	D	S000142	24	Midnight Basketball League Training and Partnership Act - Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to eligible entities to establish midnight basketball league training and partnership programs (including technical assistance) incorporating employment counseling and training and other educational activities for residents of public housing and federally assisted housing. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a related advisory committee; and (2) provide a grant to one eligible entity to carry out a study of such basketball programs' effectiveness. Authorizes FY 1992 and 1993 appropriations for activities under this Act.	2025-08-26T15:17:00Z
102-hjres-273	102	hjres	273	Designating the month of September 1991, as "National Gymnastics Month".	Sports and Recreation	1991-06-18	1991-06-21	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9]	IN	D	H000114	46	Designates September 1991 as National Gymnastics Month.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hjres-274	102	hjres	274	To designate the week of September 13 through 19, 1991, as "National Ballroom Dance Week".	Sports and Recreation	1991-06-18	1991-06-21	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11]	CA	D	L000090	49	Designates the week of September 13 through 19, 1991, as National Ballroom Dance Week.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hr-2667	102	hr	2667	To establish the Congressional Advisory Commission on Amateur Boxing and to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the participation in and promotion of professional boxing.	Sports and Recreation	1991-06-18	1992-04-23	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.	House	Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20]	TX	D	G000272	0	Title I: Congressional Advisory Commission on Amateur Boxing - Congressional Advisory Commission on Amateur Boxing Act of 1990 - Establishes the Congressional Advisory Commission on Amateur Boxing to conduct studies and make legislative recommendations to the Congress for the establishment of Federal standards for amateur boxing matches. Requires the Commission to report to the Congress its findings and conclusions, together with any legislative recommendations concerning: (1) licensing requirements for boxers, promoters, physicians, and ring officials; (2) health and medical requirements for the examination of boxers; (3) safety and performance standards for equipment and facilities; (4) bonding requirements for promoters; (5) health, life, and accident insurance requirements for boxers; (6) training programs and standards for ring officials; (7) standards for ranking boxers; (8) a national data base of information on the health, background, and records of boxers; and (9) fines and penalties for violations of standards. Terminates the Commission 60 days after it submits the report. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Prohibition of Professional Boxing - Federal Professional Boxing Prohibition Act of 1990 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to promote a boxing match or to participate in a professional boxing match in any capacity, including participation as a coach, fighter, judge, physician, referee, or timekeeper. Sets forth penalties for violation of this prohibition.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
102-sjres-163	102	sjres	163	A joint resolution designating the month of September 1991, as "National Gymnastics Month".	Sports and Recreation	1991-06-17	1991-06-17	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN]	IN	R	C000542	8	Designates September 1991 as National Gymnastics Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-sconres-46	102	sconres	46	A concurrent resolution extending an invitation to the International Olympic Committee to hold the 1998 winter Olympic games in Salt Lake City, Utah, and pledging the cooperation and support of the Congress of the United States.	Sports and Recreation	1991-06-13	1991-06-17	Held at the desk.	Senate	Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT]	UT	R	G000072	1	Advises the International Olympic Committee that the United States Congress would welcome the holding of the 1998 winter Olympic games in Salt Lake City, Utah. Expresses the hope of the Congress that Salt Lake City, Utah, will be selected for the site for the 1998 winter Olympic games, and pledges its cooperation and support of their successful fulfillment.	2021-06-02T15:13:21Z
102-sres-140	102	sres	140	A resolution to congratulate the Chicago Bulls on winning the 1991 National Basketball Association Championship.	Sports and Recreation	1991-06-13	1991-06-13	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000366	1	Congratulates the Chicago Bulls for winning the 1991 National Basketball Association championship.	2021-06-02T15:14:22Z
102-hconres-142	102	hconres	142	Extending an invitation to the International Olympic Committee to hold the 1998 winter Olympic games in Salt Lake City, Utah and pledging the cooperation and support of the Congress of the United States.	Sports and Recreation	1991-05-01	1991-06-14	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	House	Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2]	UT	D	O000156	2	Advises the International Olympic Committee that the Congress would welcome the holding of the 1998 winter Olympic games in Salt Lake City, Utah. Pledges the cooperation and support of the Congress for such games.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
102-hjres-235	102	hjres	235	Designating May 15, 1991, as "Joe DiMaggio Day".	Sports and Recreation	1991-04-24	1991-04-26	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3]	IL	D	R000543	92	Designates May 15, 1991, as Joe DiMaggio Day, in honor of the 50th anniversary of his remarkable and lasting major league feat of hitting in 56 consecutive games.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hjres-225	102	hjres	225	To designate September 28, 1991, as "National Hunting and Fishing Day".	Sports and Recreation	1991-04-17	1991-04-24	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5]	PA	R	S000146	86	Designates September 28, 1991, as National Hunting and Fishing Day.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hconres-119	102	hconres	119	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Knight Foundation's proposals for reforming the college athletics system.	Sports and Recreation	1991-04-11	1991-05-10	Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.	House	Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-2]	MA	D	N000015	9	Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that: (1) colleges and universities should implement the Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics' (the Knight Foundation's) proposals for reforming the college athletics system; (2) the National Collegiate Athletic Association should consider the Foundation's proposals during its 1992 convention; and (3) Federal legislation should be enacted that protects the college athlete as a student and reforms the current college athletics system.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
102-sres-100	102	sres	100	A resolution to commend the Blue Devils of Duke University for winning the 1991 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship.	Sports and Recreation	1991-04-11	1991-04-11	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC]	NC	D	S000055	2	Commends the Duke University Blue Devils for winning the 1991 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship.	2021-06-02T15:14:14Z
102-sres-93	102	sres	93	A resolution commending the University of Tennessee Women's Basketball Team on their third NCAA title.	Sports and Recreation	1991-04-09	1991-04-11	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]	TN	D	S000068	1	Congratulates the University of Tennessee's Lady Vols and their Coach, Pat Head Summitt, on winning the 1991 NCAA National Women's Basketball Championship.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-hjres-210	102	hjres	210	Designating May 18, 1991, as "Joe DiMaggio Day".	Sports and Recreation	1991-03-22	1991-04-04	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3]	IL	D	R000543	17	Designates May 18, 1991, as Joe DiMaggio Day.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hjres-196	102	hjres	196	To designate the week of August 5, 1991, through August 11, 1991, as "National Wrestling Week".	Sports and Recreation	1991-03-20	1991-04-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11]	PA	D	K000008	31	Designates the week of August 5 through 11, 1991, as National Wrestling Week.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hjres-190	102	hjres	190	Designating the month of February 1992 as "National Sports Products Month".	Sports and Recreation	1991-03-13	1991-03-20	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12]	FL	R	L000295	6	Designates February 1992 as National Sports Products Month.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-sjres-93	102	sjres	93	A joint resolution to designate the period of September 13, 1991, through September 19, 1991, as "National Ballroom Dance Week".	Sports and Recreation	1991-03-13	1991-03-13	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]	AL	D	H000445	17	Designates the period of September 13, 1991, through September 19, 1991, as National Ballroom Dance Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-sjres-82	102	sjres	82	A joint resolution to designate the week beginning May 19, 1991, as "National Police Athletic League Week".	Sports and Recreation	1991-02-28	1991-02-28	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]	PA	R	S000709	26	Designates the week beginning May 19, 1991, as National Police Athletic League Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-s-474	102	s	474	Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act	Sports and Recreation	1991-02-22	1992-10-28	Became Public Law No: 102-559.	Senate	Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]	AZ	D	D000185	63	Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act - Makes it unlawful for a governmental entity, or a person acting pursuant to the law or compact of such an entity, to operate, sponsor, advertise, promote, license, or authorize a lottery, sweepstakes, or other betting, gambling, or wagering scheme based, directly or indirectly, on one or more competitive games in which amateur or professional athletes participate, or intend to participate, or on one or more performances of such athletes in such games. Authorizes the commencement of a civil action in district court to enjoin violations committed under this Act. Sets forth specified exceptions to such prohibitions.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-hjres-120	102	hjres	120	To designate May 1991 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month".	Sports and Recreation	1991-02-06	1991-05-06	Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	House	Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-35]	CA	R	L000274	218	Designates the month of May 1991 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-hjres-129	102	hjres	129	To designate the week beginning May 19, 1991, as "National Police Athletic League Week".	Sports and Recreation	1991-02-06	1991-02-14	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6]	PA	D	Y000014	51	Designates the week beginning May 19, 1991, as National Police Athletic League Week.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-sjres-66	102	sjres	66	A joint resolution to designate February 7, 1991, as "National Women and Girls in Sports Day".	Sports and Recreation	1991-02-06	1991-02-06	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR]	OR	R	P000009	52	Designates February 7, 1991, as National Women and Girls in Sports Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-hjres-96	102	hjres	96	To designate June 12, through June 19, 1991, as "Negro Baseball Leagues Recognition Week".	Sports and Recreation	1991-01-29	1991-02-06	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]	GA	D	L000287	1	Designates the week of June 12 through 19, 1991, as Negro Baseball Leagues Recognition Week.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hjres-90	102	hjres	90	To designate May 1991 as "Go Camping America Month".	Sports and Recreation	1991-01-23	1991-02-06	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6]	SC	D	T000034	74	Designates May 1991, as Go Camping America Month.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-sjres-43	102	sjres	43	A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate May 1991 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month".	Sports and Recreation	1991-01-16	1991-01-16	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	12	Authorizes and requests the President to designate May 1991 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-s-111	102	s	111	A bill to authorize and request the President to designate May 1991 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month".	Sports and Recreation	1991-01-14	1991-01-14	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	0	Authorizes and requests the President to designate May 1991 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-s-22	102	s	22	Interstate Greyhound Racing Act of 1991	Sports and Recreation	1991-01-14	1991-08-01	Committee on Commerce. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-590.	Senate	Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA]	LA	D	B000780	0	Interstate Greyhound Racing Act of 1991 - Allows the acceptance of interstate off-track wagers on greyhound races by off-track betting systems. Allows such wagers only after consent is obtained from the host racing association (making certain exceptions with regard to existing contracts), the host racing commission, and the off-track commission. Requires any off-track betting office to obtain the approval of all currently operating tracks within 60 miles of the office (or, if there are none, then of the closest currently operating track in an adjoining State). Allows off-track betting offices in a State with at least 250 days of on-track parimutuel greyhound racing a year to accept interstate off-track wagers for 60 racing days and 25 special events per year without approval if there is no similar racing being conducted within the off-track State within 60 miles of the office accepting the wager. Prohibits a parimutuel off-track betting system from employing a takeout for an interstate wager which is greater than the takeout for corresponding wagering pools of off-track wagers on races run within the off-track State except where the greater takeout is authorized by State law in the off-track State. Makes persons accepting interstate off-track wagers in violation of this Act civilly liable to the host State, the host racing association, and the greyhound owners' group. Excludes from the application of this Act any interstate off-track wager accepted pursuant to a contract existing on May 1, 1978.	2025-08-26T15:17:29Z
102-hjres-30	102	hjres	30	To designate February 7, 1991, as "National Girls and Women in Sports Day".	Sports and Recreation	1991-01-03	1991-02-15	Became Public Law No: 102-5.	House	Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2]	ME	R	S000663	111	Designates February 7, 1991, as National Women and Girls in Sports Day.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hr-423	102	hr	423	Interstate Greyhound Racing Act of 1990	Sports and Recreation	1991-01-03	1991-02-11	Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.	House	Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2]	KS	D	S000477	14	Interstate Greyhound Racing Act of 1990 - Allows the acceptance of interstate off-track wagers on greyhound races by off-track betting systems. Allows such wagers only after consent is obtained from the host racing association (making certain exceptions with regard to existing contracts), the host racing commission, and the off-track commission. Requires any off-track betting office to obtain the approval of all currently operating tracks within 60 miles of the office (or, if there are none, then of the closest currently operating track in an adjoining State). Allows off-track betting offices in a State with at least 250 days of on-track parimutuel greyhound racing a year to accept interstate off-track wagers for 60 racing days and 25 special events per year without approval if there is no similar racing being conducted within the off-track State within 60 miles of the office accepting the wager. Prohibits a parimutuel off-track betting system from employing a takeout for an interstate wager which is greater than the takeout for corresponding wagering pools of off-track wagers on races run within the off-track State except where the greater takeout is authorized by State law in the off-track State. Makes persons accepting interstate off-track wagers in violation of this Act civilly liable to the host State, the host racing association, and the greyhound owners' group.	2025-08-26T15:14:03Z
102-hr-74	102	hr	74	Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act	Sports and Recreation	1991-01-03	1991-09-12	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.	House	Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5]	TX	D	B000997	94	Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act - Prohibits a State from sponsoring, operating, advertising, authorizing, licensing, or promoting any lottery, sweepstake, or other betting, gambling, or wagering scheme based, directly or indirectly, on any game or games engaged in or conducted or scheduled by any professional or amateur sports organization, or on any performance or performance in such games.	2025-08-26T15:16:19Z

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