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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
96-s-3183	96	s	3183	A bill to amend chapter 32 of Title 15 U.S.C. and to provide other inducements against the movement of professional sports franchises.	Sports and Recreation	1980-09-30	1980-09-30	Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.	Senate	Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA]	WA	D	M000053	0	Title I: Adjustment of Broadcasting Revenues - Amends the Act of September 30, 1961 (Telecasting of Professional Sports) to condition the current exemption from the antitrust laws of joint agreements covering telecasting of sports contests on the equal sharing of all revenues earned under such agreements by the member clubs which are parties. Extends such exemption to all "broadcasting," including radio and cable television, instead of "telecasting" as currently provided. Title II: Professional Sports Team Mobility - Prohibits any person or league to change the assigned territory of any professional sports team by any territorial agreement unless: (1) any party to a stadium lease agreement materially fails to comply with the provisions of such lease; (2) the stadium in which such team plays is inadequate, and the stadium authorities demonstrate no intent to remedy such inadequacies; and (3) the team has incurred a continuous loss of income for the three years preceding its intent to move. Requires any person wishing to relocate a professional sports team to furnish notice of such intent to the league and to the appropriate municipality at least one year before such relocation may be approved. Directs such person, upon the request of either the league or the municipality, to open its financial records to public inspection to support or refute its grounds for relocation. Authorizes such relocation if: (1) within one year of such notice, the municipality has made no formal objection; or (2) the league approves such relocation and within one year of such approval, an arbitrator finds that the team has met the conditions for relocation provided under this Act. Requires any person petitioning for relocation by virtue of loss of income to offer their team for sale at fair market value, for a reasonable time, to other persons who would keep such team within its present geographic location. Sets forth arbitration procedures for any party to petitions for the relocation of professional sports teams as provided by this A…	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
96-hconres-442	96	hconres	442	A concurrent resolution to proclaim February as "National Snowmobiling Month".	Sports and Recreation	1980-09-29	1980-09-29	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7]	MN	R	S000795	17	Authorizes and requests the President to designate the month of February as "National Snowmobiling Month."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
96-s-3100	96	s	3100	A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of the Congress a specially struck gold medal to Jesse Owens.	Sports and Recreation	1980-09-08	1980-09-08	Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD]	MD	R	M000241	0	Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, a specially struck gold medal to Jesse Owens in recognition of his athletic achievements in the 1936 Olympics. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike bronze duplicates of such medal for sale to the general public.	2025-01-14T18:20:21Z
96-hconres-427	96	hconres	427	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress in opposition to excessive violence in sports.	Sports and Recreation	1980-08-28	1980-08-28	Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.	House	Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3]	KS	R	W000636	0	Declares that Congress favors encouraging the professional sporting leagues to take the necessary steps to see that incidents of excessive violence during competition are eliminated.	2024-02-05T14:30:09Z
96-hr-7903	96	hr	7903	Sports Violence Act of 1980	Sports and Recreation	1980-07-31	1980-07-31	Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23]	OH	D	M001044	2	Sports Violence Act of 1980 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish a maximum penalty of one year's imprisonment and/or a $5,000 fine for any player in a professional sports event who knowingly uses excessive physical force and causes risk of significant bodily injury to another person involved in such event.	2025-09-02T13:54:54Z
96-hres-755	96	hres	755	A resolution to designate October 11, 1980, as "National Jogging Day".	Sports and Recreation	1980-07-28	1980-07-28	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6]	MD	D	B001220	93	Requests the President to designate October 11, 1980, as "National Jogging Day."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
96-sres-491	96	sres	491	A resolution to designate October 11,1980 as "National Jogging Day".	Sports and Recreation	1980-07-28	1980-08-01	Measure passed Senate.	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	27	Requests the President to designate October 11, 1980, as "National Jogging Day."	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
96-hr-7629	96	hr	7629	A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of Congress a specially struck gold-plated medal to the United States Summer Olympic Team of 1980.	Sports and Recreation	1980-06-19	1980-06-19	Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.	House	Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1]	MT	D	W000520	0	Authorizes the President to present a gold-plated medal, on behalf of the Congress, to those athletes selected through the Olympic trial process to be members of the United States Summer Olympic Team of 1980. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to cause to be stricken 650 such medals with suitable emblems and the inscription "First in Patriotism." Declares that such medals are national medals and that funds to carry out this Act shall be made available under the Amateur Sports Act of 1978.	2024-02-06T19:38:08Z
96-hr-7482	96	hr	7482	A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of Congress a specially struck gold-plated medal to the United States Summer Olympic Team of 1980.	Sports and Recreation	1980-06-04	1980-07-08	Public Law 96-306.	House	Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11]	IL	D	A000212	223	(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #386 (375-28)) Authorizes the President to present a gold-plated medal, on behalf of the Congress, to those athletes selected through the Olympic trial process to be members of the United States Summer Olympic Team of 1980. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to cause to be stricken 650 such medals with suitable emblems. Declares that such medals are national medals and that funds to carry out this Act shall be made available from funds currently appropriated for operation of the Bureau of the Mint. Directs such funds to be reimbursed from monies appropriated under the Amateur Sports Act of 1978.	2024-02-06T19:38:08Z
96-hres-689	96	hres	689	A resolution expressing the sense of the House that it offer its congratulations to Americans who participated in the second Olympic Winter Games for the Physically Disabled in Cielo, Norway and to the organizations who helped to promote the event.	Sports and Recreation	1980-05-29	1980-08-26	Measure passed House.	House	Rep. Peyser, Peter A. [D-NY-23]	NY	D	P000280	218	Extends the congratulations of the House of Representatives to members of the 1980 handicapped Olympic team and recognizes specified organizations for their efforts in producing the second winter Olympics for the physically handicapped.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
96-hr-7433	96	hr	7433	A bill to provide for the payment of losses incurred as a result of the boycott by the United States of the 1980 Summer Olympic Games, and for other purposes.	Sports and Recreation	1980-05-22	1980-05-22	Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. McKay, K. Gunn [D-UT-1]	UT	D	M000490	2	Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay claims for losses sustained by U.S. citizens or corporations as a result of the U.S. boycott of the 1980 summer Olympic games.	2021-06-14T19:43:55Z
96-sjres-177	96	sjres	177	A joint resolution designating the week beginning June 22, 1980, as "National Athletic Boosters Week".	Sports and Recreation	1980-05-22	1980-06-13	Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H.J. Res. 442 as passed Senate for similar provisions).	Senate	Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]	NY	D	M001054	17	Designates the week beginning June 22, 1980, as "National Athletic Boosters Week."	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
96-s-2747	96	s	2747	A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of Congress a specially struck gold-plated medal to the United States Summer Olympic Team of 1980.	Sports and Recreation	1980-05-21	1980-05-21	Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO]	CO	D	H000287	3	Authorizes the President to present a gold-plated medal, on behalf of the Congress, to those athletes selected through the Olympic trial process to be members of the United States Summer Olympic Team of 1980. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to cause to be struck 650 such medals with suitable emblems. Declares that such medals are national medals and that funds to carry out this Act shall be made available under the Amateur Sports Act of 1978.	2025-01-14T18:20:21Z
96-hr-7329	96	hr	7329	A bill to authorize and request the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, a medal to each of the amateur athletes selected to be a member of the 1980 United States Olympic Team to the Olympic Games, and to authorize the striking of duplicate medals for public sale.	Sports and Recreation	1980-05-12	1980-05-12	Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.	House	Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5]	MI	R	S000087	47	Authorizes and requests the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, a national medal to each athlete selected to be a member of the 1980 United States Olympic Team to the Olympic Games. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to cause to be struck such medals in bronze with gold plating, and with such emblems as shall be determined by the Secretary in consultation with the United States Olympic Committee. Authorizes the Secretary to strike duplicates and replicas of such medal in bronze for sale to the general public.	2024-02-06T19:38:08Z
96-hr-7254	96	hr	7254	Corrupt Horseracing Practices Act of 1980	Sports and Recreation	1980-05-01	1980-05-01	Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]	MN	D	V000087	26	Corrupt Horseracing Practices Act of 1980 - Prohibits the following conduct with respect to horseracing: (1) the entering of a horse in a race by its owner or trainer who knows or should know that the horse is drugged or numbed; (2) the drugging or numbing of a horse with reason to believe that it will compete in a race; and (3) the willful failure by the operator of a horseracing facility to disqualify or prohibit a horse from racing if such individual has been notified in accordance with this Act that such horse is drugged or numbed, was not available for testing, or has been suspended from racing. Sets forth the penalties for such acts, and provides increased penalties for second offenses, use of a dangerous weapon in committing such offenses, and the interference with duties or the falsification of records required by this Act. Provides for the disqualification of offenders from horseracing activities and the suspension of a drugged or numbed horse from racing, in accordance with specified procedures. Grants the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration certain investigatory and other powers with respect to such offenses. Requires operators of horseracing facilities to comply with recordkeeping requirements established by the Administrator and to furnish testing space and facilities. Directs the Administrator to: (1) exempt from this Act any State which has enacted a comparable program; and (2) submit biennial reports to Congress on matters covered by this Act. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1980 to carry out this Act. Permits the Administrator thereafter to assess fees upon operators of horseracing facilities to meet the costs of this Act. Amends the Federal criminal code to include the offenses of this Act in the existing prohibition against interstate and foreign commerce in aid of racketeering enterprises.	2025-09-02T13:54:37Z
96-s-2636	96	s	2636	Corrupt Horseracing Practices Act of 1980	Sports and Recreation	1980-05-01	1980-05-01	Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR]	AR	D	P000556	5	Corrupt Horseracing Practices Act of 1980 - Prohibits the following conduct with respect to horseracing: (1) the entering of a horse in a race by its owner or trainer who knows or should know that the horse is drugged or numbed; (2) the drugging or numbing of a horse with reason to believe that it will compete in a race; and (3) the willful failure by the operator of a horseracing facility to disqualify or prohibit a horse from racing if such individual has been notified in accordance with this Act that such horse is drugged or numbed, was not available for testing, or has been suspended from racing. Sets forth the penalties for such acts, and provides increased penalties for second offenses, use of a dangerous weapon in committing such offenses, and the interference with duties or the falsification of records required by this Act. Provides for the disqualification of offenders from horseracing activities and the suspension of a drugged or numbed horse from racing, in accordance with specified procedures. Grants the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration certain investigatory and other powers with respect to such offenses. Requires operators of horseracing facilities to comply with recordkeeping requirements established by the Administrator and to furnish testing space and facilities. Directs the Administrator to: (1) exempt from this Act any State which has enacted a comparable program; and (2) submit biennial reports to Congress on matters covered by this Act. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1980 to carry out this Act. Permits the Administrator thereafter to assess fees upon operators of horseracing facilities to meet the costs of this Act. Amends the Federal criminal code to include the offenses of this Act in the existing prohibition against interstate and foreign commerce in aid of racketeering enterprises.	2025-09-02T13:56:51Z
96-sconres-90	96	sconres	90	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Energy should not promulgate any Federal emergency energy conservation plan which would discriminate against and harm recreational boating and our recreation industry.	Sports and Recreation	1980-04-29	1980-04-29	Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Senate	Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH]	NH	D	D000574	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Energy should not promulgate any Federal emergency energy conservation plan which would harm recreational boating.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
96-hconres-320	96	hconres	320	A concurrent resolution expressing sorrow over the death of 22 members and officials of the United States Amateur Athletic Union boxing team in a plane crash in Poland, and extending condolences to the friends and families of such members and officials.	Sports and Recreation	1980-04-28	1980-04-28	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16]	NY	D	H000752	53	Expresses the condolences of the Congress over the death of members and officials of the United States Amateur Athletic Union boxing team in a plane crash in Warsaw, Poland.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
96-sres-407	96	sres	407	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that it offer its congratulations to Americans who participated in the 2nd Olympic Winter Games for the Physically Handicapped in Geilo, Norway.	Sports and Recreation	1980-04-17	1980-04-29	Measure passed Senate.	Senate	Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]	AK	R	S000888	31	Extends the congratulations of the Senate to all of the members of the 1980 United States Handicapped Olympic Team for a job well done.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
96-sres-394	96	sres	394	A resolution honoring Coach J. Roland Ladner.	Sports and Recreation	1980-03-27	1980-03-27	Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]	MS	R	C000567	0	Commends Coach J. Roland Ladner of Mississippi as an outstanding citizen, educator, and athletic official.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
96-hr-6936	96	hr	6936	A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from promulgating any federal emergency energy conservation plan which would restrict recreational boating.	Sports and Recreation	1980-03-26	1980-03-26	Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.	House	Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22]	TX	R	P000583	20	Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from promulgating any Federal emergency energy conservation plan or other rule or regulation which would restrict or discriminate against recreational boating.	2024-02-05T14:30:09Z
96-hres-622	96	hres	622	A resolution to honor the University of Louisville Cardinals, 1980 National Collegiate Athletic Association.	Sports and Recreation	1980-03-25	1980-03-25	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3]	KY	D	M000291	0	Honors Coach Denny Crum and the University of Louisville Cardinals for winning their first National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball title.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
96-sres-390	96	sres	390	A resolution congratulating the University of Louisville basketball team.	Sports and Recreation	1980-03-25	1980-03-25	Measure passed Senate.	Senate	Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]	KY	D	F000268	1	Congratulates the University of Louisville basketball team for its championship season.	2021-06-14T19:51:44Z
96-hconres-305	96	hconres	305	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that no United States citizen should be a participant in or otherwise attend the 1980 Summer Olympic games in Moscow.	Sports and Recreation	1980-03-19	1980-03-19	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-11]	IN	D	J000033	0	Expresses the sense of Congress that no U.S. citizen should attend or participate in the 1980 summer Olympic games in Moscow.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-hconres-302	96	hconres	302	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Energy should not promulgate any Federal emergency energy conservation plan which would harm recreational boating.	Sports and Recreation	1980-03-13	1980-03-13	Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.	House	Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13]	IL	R	M000340	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Energy should not promulgate any Federal emergency energy conservation plan which would harm recreational boating.	2024-02-05T14:30:09Z
96-hconres-300	96	hconres	300	A concurrent resolution to provide for the designation of a week as "National Recreation and Parks Week".	Sports and Recreation	1980-03-12	1980-03-12	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20]	TX	D	G000272	0	Authorizes and requests the President to designate June 1 through June 7, 1980, as "National Recreation and Park Week."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
96-hr-6751	96	hr	6751	National Commission on Compulsive Gambling Act	Sports and Recreation	1980-03-10	1980-03-10	Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.	House	Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34]	NY	R	H000797	0	National Commission on Compulsive Gambling Act - Establishes a 22-member, part-time National Commission on Compulsive Gambling to conduct a study of compulsive gambling and related problems, including specified assessments. Directs the Commission to submit a final report to the President and Congress within one year of the availability of funds for such purpose.	2025-09-02T13:54:27Z
96-hres-588	96	hres	588	A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that it offer its congratulations to Americans that participated in the XIII Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.	Sports and Recreation	1980-02-28	1980-02-28	Measure passed House.	House	Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18]	IL	R	M000692	0	Congratulates the members of the 1980 U.S. Winter Olympic team, its coaches and officials for a job well done. Recognizes the International Olympic Committee, the U.S. Olympic Committee, the Lake Placid Olympic Organizing Committee, and the people of the Lake Placid area for their successful efforts in organizing and producing the XIII Winter Olympic Games.	2021-06-14T19:14:35Z
96-hconres-290	96	hconres	290	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Energy should not promulgate any Federal emergency energy conservation plan which would harm recreational boating.	Sports and Recreation	1980-02-27	1980-02-27	Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.	House	Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23]	OH	D	M001044	42	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Energy should not promulgate any Federal emergency energy conservation plan which would harm recreational boating.	2024-02-05T14:30:09Z
96-sconres-80	96	sconres	80	A concurrent resolution to proclaim February as "National Snowmobiling Month".	Sports and Recreation	1980-02-26	1980-06-30	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	Senate	Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]	VT	D	L000174	13	Authorizes and requests the President to designate the month of February as "National Snowmobiling Month."	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
96-sres-377	96	sres	377	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that it offer its congratulations to Americans that participated in the XIII Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.	Sports and Recreation	1980-02-26	1980-02-27	Measure passed Senate.	Senate	Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]	AK	R	S000888	99	Congratulates the members of the 1980 U.S. Winter Olympic team, its coaches and officials for a job well done. Recognizes the International Olympic Committee, the U.S. Olympic Committee, the Lake Placid Olympic Organizing Committee and the people of the Lake Placid area for their successful efforts in organizing and producing the XIII Winter Olympic Games.	2021-06-14T19:51:40Z
96-hr-6586	96	hr	6586	A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of Congress specially struck gold medals to Eric Heiden and the United States Olympic Ice Hockey Team.	Sports and Recreation	1980-02-25	1980-02-25	Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.	House	Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11]	IL	D	A000212	43	Authorizes the President to present, in the name of the Congress, specially struck gold medals to Eric Heiden and the American Hockey Team for their victories at the 1980 winter Olympics. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and furnish bronze duplicates of such medals to the United States Olympic Committee.	2024-02-06T19:38:08Z
96-hr-6603	96	hr	6603	A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of the Congress a specially struck gold medal to the Smithsonian Institution in recognition of the efforts of those amateur athletes who have prepared for the 1980 summer Olympics and who will sacrifice their personal goals for the furtherance of the foreign policy of the United States.	Sports and Recreation	1980-02-25	1980-02-25	Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.	House	Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]	MN	D	V000087	14	Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, a specially struck gold medal to the Smithsonian Institution in recognition of the athletes who have prepared for the 1980 summer Olympics and who will sacrifice their personal goals in furtherance of United States foreign policy. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to cause duplicates of such medal in bronze for sale to the general public.	2024-02-06T19:38:08Z
96-hres-584	96	hres	584	A resolution congratulating Eric Heiden and the other members of the United States Olympic team on their success in the XIII Winter Olympic Games (1980).	Sports and Recreation	1980-02-25	1980-02-25	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]	WI	D	Z000001	8	Extends congratulations to the members of the United States Olympic team for their athletic performances in the XIII winter Olympic games and to Eric Heiden for his achievements in the speed skating events at the games.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
96-hconres-277	96	hconres	277	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established in Greece a permanent site for the summer Olympic Games.	Sports and Recreation	1980-02-11	1980-02-11	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12]	MI	D	B000619	28	Requests the U.S. Olympic Committee to propose to the International Olympic Committee that all nations join in funding a facility in Greece to serve as the permanent site of the summer Olympic games.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-sres-363	96	sres	363	A resolution commending the Pittsburgh Steelers.	Sports and Recreation	1980-02-08	1980-02-08	Measure passed Senate.	Senate	Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]	PA	R	H000456	0	Congratulates the Pittsburgh Steelers for: (1) their fourth Super Bowl victory; and (2) a decade of excellance.	2021-06-14T19:51:36Z
96-sres-364	96	sres	364	A resolution commending Chuck Noll.	Sports and Recreation	1980-02-08	1980-02-08	Measure passed Senate.	Senate	Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]	PA	R	H000456	0	Commends Chuck Noll for his determination, victorious leadership, and unmatched championship tradition.	2021-06-14T19:51:36Z
96-sres-365	96	sres	365	A resolution commending Art Rooney, Sr.	Sports and Recreation	1980-02-08	1980-02-08	Measure passed Senate.	Senate	Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]	PA	R	H000456	0	Commends Art Rooney Sr. for his: (1) devotion to his team and his city; and (2) spirit that has persevered through adversity and has guided them to victory.	2021-06-14T19:51:36Z
96-hconres-275	96	hconres	275	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the International Olympic Committee should allow Taiwan to participate in the 1980 winter Olympic games under its own name, flag, and national anthem.	Sports and Recreation	1980-02-06	1980-02-06	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Jeffries, Jim [R-KS-2]	KS	R	J000074	80	Expresses the sense of Congress that the International Olympic Committee should allow Taiwan to participate in the 1980 winter Olympic games under its own name, flag, and national anthem.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-hres-555	96	hres	555	A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that if the United States does not participate in the 1980 summer Olympic games, athletic games should be held in the United States for the participation of athletes from the United States and from other countries.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-31	1980-01-31	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20]	OH	D	O000001	0	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that athletic games should be held in the United States for U.S. and foreign athletes, if the United States does not participate in the 1980 summer Olympic games.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-hconres-268	96	hconres	268	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the International Olympic Committee should allow athletes representing the Republic of China to participate in the 1980 winter and summer Olympic Games without changing the name, flag or national anthem under which they participate.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-30	1980-01-30	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38]	NY	R	K000086	1	Urges the International Olympic Committee to overrule the decision requiring the Republic of China Olympic Committee to change its name, flag, and national anthem in order to compete in the 1980 winter and summer Olympic games.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-hres-547	96	hres	547	A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that if the United States does not participate in the 1980 summer Olympic games, athletic games should be held in the United States for the participation of athletes from the United States and from other countries.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-29	1980-01-29	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20]	OH	D	O000001	29	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that athletic games should be held in the United States for U.S. and foreign athletes, if the United States does not participate in the 1980 summer Olympic games.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-sres-342	96	sres	342	A resolution authorizing a welcoming ceremony for the 1980 United States Winter Olympics Torch Relay Team on Capitol Grounds.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-29	1980-01-29	Measure passed Senate.	Senate	Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]	AK	R	S000888	3	Honors the 1980 Winter Olympics Torch Relay Team by a welcoming ceremony on the steps of the Capitol Building. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the support, encouragement and best wishes of the American people accompany the U.S. Olympic Team to the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.	2021-06-14T19:51:28Z
96-sconres-69	96	sconres	69	A concurrent resolution authorizing a welcoming ceremony for the 1980 United States Winter Olympics Torch Relay Team on the Capitol Grounds.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-28	1980-01-28	Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.	Senate	Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]	AK	R	S000888	0	Honors the 1980 Winter Olympics Torch Relay Team by a welcoming ceremony on the steps of the Capitol Building. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the support, encouragement and best wishes of the American people accompany the U.S. Olympic Team to the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
96-sconres-70	96	sconres	70	An original concurrent resolution urging that the International Olympic Committee move or cancel the 1980 Summer Olympics, that no United States team participate in Olympic Games held in Moscow, that the United States Government intensify its efforts to win international support for a boycott of Olympic Games held in Moscow, and for other purposes.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-28	1980-01-29	Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (Similar provisions inserted in H.Con.Res. 249 as passed Senate).	Senate	Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]	ID	D	C000388	14	Urges: (1) public support for the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and athletes; (2) the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to accede to the USOC's proposal to transfer, postpone, or cancel the 1980 summer Olympic games; (3) no American participation or attendance if the IOC fails to adopt such proposal; (4) that other nations be encouraged to support the U.S. policy; and (5) the IOC consider the creation of permanent sites for the summer and winter Olympic games.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
96-hconres-256	96	hconres	256	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that certain actions should be taken with respect to the 1980 Summer Olympic games, in response to aggressive and oppressive acts by the Soviet Union, and for other purposes.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-24	1980-01-24	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-13]	NJ	R	C000809	4	Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should relocate the 1980 summer Olympic games; (2) the U.S. Olympic Committee and U.S. athletes should urge such a relocation; (3) the United States should support financially such relocation; (4) if such games are not relocated, the possibility of alternative games should be explored; and (5) the IOC should explore the possibility of establishing a permanent site for such games.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-hconres-258	96	hconres	258	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that if the United States does not participate in the 1980 Summer Olympic games, the members of the United States Olympic Team should be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, or other recognition as the President deems appropriate.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-24	1980-01-24	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2]	TN	R	D000534	7	Expresses the sense of the Congress that if the United States does not participate in the 1980 summer Olympic games, the Presidential Medal of Freedom should be awarded to each member of the United States summer Olympic team.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
96-hconres-260	96	hconres	260	A concurrent resolution welcoming the National Basketball Association All-Stars to the Washington metropolitan area for the thirtieth annual National Basketball Association All-Star Game.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-24	1980-01-29	Measure passed Senate.	House	Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5]	MD	D	S000716	1	Welcomes the National Basketball Association, the 1980 All-Stars, and all those associated with the All-Star contest to the Washington metropolitan area. Expresses the hope of the Congress that the 30th annual All-Star Game will be the most exciting and successful in the history of the event.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
96-sconres-66	96	sconres	66	An original concurrent resolution urging the United States Olympic Committee, the International Olympic Committee, and the Olympic Committees of other countries to take certain actions with respect to the 1980 Summer Olympic games.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-24	1980-01-29	Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (Similar provisions inserted in H.Con.Res. 249 as passed Senate).	Senate	Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV]	NV	D	C000120	0	Urges: (1) the U.S. Olympic Committee to propose the transfer or cancellation of the 1980 summer Olympic games; (2) the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to adopt such proposal; and (3) the U.S. Olympic committee and other nations' Olympic committees to not participate in such summer games, if the IOC rejects such proposal, and conduct alternative games.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
96-sconres-68	96	sconres	68	A concurrent resolution relative to the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-24	1980-01-24	Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]	AL	D	H000445	1	Urges: (1) the Congress to encourage the International Olympic Committee to relocate the 1980 summer Olympic games; (2) that if such games are not relocated, all peace-loving nations be invited to participate in a World Peace Olympiad for the year 1980; and (3) that the U.S. Olympic Committee work with foreign committees to select a site for such Olympiad.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
96-hconres-254	96	hconres	254	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the site of the 1980 Summer Olympic games.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-23	1980-01-23	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Rousselot, John H. [R-CA-26]	CA	R	R000469	0	Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should call upon the International Olympic Committee to relocate the 1980 summer Olympic games outside of the Soviet Union.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-hconres-255	96	hconres	255	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the 1980 Summer Olympic games should be moved from the Soviet Union, that the United States should withdraw from competition in the 1980 Summer Olympic games if they are not moved from the Soviet Union, and that the International Olympic Committee should select permanent sites for the Summer and Winter Olympic games in order to avoid the possible use of those games for political purposes by host nations.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-23	1980-01-23	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1]	CO	D	S000142	0	Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) 1980 summer Olympic games should be relocated; (2) if not, the United States should withdraw from competition; and (3) the International Olympic Committee should select permanent sites for the summer and winter Olympic games.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-hr-6261	96	hr	6261	Youth Camp Safety Act	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-23	1980-01-23	Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.	House	Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7]	NY	D	A000052	0	Youth Camp Safety Act - Establishes in the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services an Office of Youth Camp Safety to be headed by a Director of Youth Camp Safety. Requires the Director to report annually to the President and to the Congress on the activities carried out under this Act. Confers upon the Director the primary responsibility for the promulgation and enforcement of Federal and State youth camp safety regulations. Requires any State which desires to assume responsibility for the development and modification of youth camp safety standards to submit a State plan to the Director for his approval. Allows a State whose plan has been rejected to obtain review of the decision in the United States court of appeals. Authorizes the Director to make grants to States for the development of youth camp safety plans, such grants not to exceed 80 percent of the cost of carrying out the State plan. Authorizes the Director to enter and inspect youth camps and their records. Prescribes penalties for violations by youth camp operators of the standards promulgated pursuant to this Act. Establishes judicial procedures to restrain any condition or practice which poses an imminent danger of serious injury at such camps. Charges the Director with establishing within the Department of Health and Human Services a Federal Advisory Council on Youth Camp Safety.	2025-09-02T13:54:19Z
96-hconres-242	96	hconres	242	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the Olympic games.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-22	1980-01-22	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2]	CT	D	D000388	0	Urges the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to transfer or postpone the 1980 summer Olympic games until Soviet troops are withdrawn from Afghanistan. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States and other nations should not participate in such games, if the IOC does not transfer the games; and (2) the IOC should establish permanent sites for the Olympic games.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-hconres-244	96	hconres	244	A concurrent resolution with respect to the relocation or boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-22	1980-01-22	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27]	CA	R	D000435	4	Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should relocate the 1980 summer Olympics; (2) the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) should boycott such games if the IOC refuses to relocate such games; and (3) the USOC, with the IOC, should investigate the feasibility of a permanent site for the Olympic games.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-hconres-246	96	hconres	246	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the site of the 1980 Summer Olympic games.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-22	1980-01-22	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Miller, Clarence E. [R-OH-10]	OH	R	M000718	38	Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should call upon the International Olympic Committee to relocate the 1980 summer Olympic games outside of the Soviet Union.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-hconres-247	96	hconres	247	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the 1980 Summer Olympic games.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-22	1980-01-22	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Quayle, Dan [R-IN-4]	IN	R	Q000007	0	Expresses the sense of Congress: (1) that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should relocate the 1980 summer Olympic games, if Soviet troops are not withdrawn from Afghanistan; (2) that the United States should withdraw from such games, if they are not relocated; and (3) that the IOC should take action to establish a permanent site for future Olympic games in Greece.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-hconres-249	96	hconres	249	A concurrent resolution urging the United States Olympic Committee, the International Olympic Committee, and the Olympic Committees of other countries to take certain actions with respect to the 1980 Summer Olympic games, in accordance with the requests of the President.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-22	1980-01-29	Measure passed Senate, amended (Included similar provisions of S.Con.Res. 66 and S.Con.Res. 70), roll call #15 (88-4).	House	Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]	WI	D	Z000001	36	(Measure passed Senate, amended (Included similar provisions of S.Con.Res. 66 and S.Con.Res. 70), r.c.#15(88-4)) Urges: (1) public support for the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and athletes; (2) the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to accede to the USOC's proposal to transfer, postpone, or cancel the 1980 summer Olympic games; (3) no American participation or attendance if the IOC fails to adopt such proposal; (4) that other nations be encouraged to support the U.S. policy; and (5) the IOC to consider the creation of permanent sites for the summer and winter Olympic games.	2025-04-07T14:20:23Z
96-hres-524	96	hres	524	A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should not participate in the games of the XXII Olympiad, scheduled to be held in Moscow, and that the President, together with the United States Olympic Committee, should make prompt recommendations for alternate sites for such games.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-22	1980-01-22	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Hubbard, Carroll, Jr. [D-KY-1]	KY	D	H000878	0	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States should not participate in the 1980 summer Olympic games in Moscow; and (2) the President and the U.S. Olympic Committee should recommend alternate sites for such games.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-sres-333	96	sres	333	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate with respect to relocating the site of the 1980 Summer Olympic Games.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-22	1980-01-22	Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR]	AR	D	P000556	22	Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. Olympic Committee should petition the International Olympic Committee to relocate the 1980 summer games; and (2) the United States should not participate, if such games are not relocated.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
96-hjres-473	96	hjres	473	A house joint resolution to request that the International Olympics Committee hold the 1980 Summer Olympic Games at a site other than within the Soviet Union, with assurance of United States financial assistance for the change of venue, and failing the relocation, to urge the United States Olympic Committee to withdraw from participation in the 1980 Summer Olympic Games in Moscow and to assist in the creation of a "Free World Olympics" at suitable site.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-17	1980-01-17	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Bauman, Robert E. [R-MD-1]	MD	R	B000244	8	Requests the President to ask the International Olympic Committee to transfer the 1980 summer Olympic games from the Soviet Union. Directs the President to: (1) ask the U.S. Olympic Committee to boycott such games if they are not transferred; (2) encourage other nations to do the same; and (3) assist in the organization of a "Free World Olympics."	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-hconres-238	96	hconres	238	A concurrent resolution welcoming the National Basketball Association All Stars to the Washington Metro Area for the 30th annual NBA All Star Game.	Sports and Recreation	1980-01-14	1980-01-14	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5]	MD	D	S000716	2	Welcomes the National Basketball Association, the 1980 All-Stars and all those associated with the All-Star contest to the Washington metropolitan area. Expresses the hope of the House of Representatives that the 30th annual All-Star Game will be the most exciting and successful in the history of the event.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
96-sres-308	96	sres	308	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that parity for women's track and field events should be achieved in the 1984 Olympic Games.	Sports and Recreation	1979-12-11	1979-12-11	Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.	Senate	Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS]	KS	R	K000017	24	Expresses the sense of the Senate that parity for women's track and field events be achieved prior to the 1984 Summer Olympic Games.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
96-sjres-122	96	sjres	122	A joint resolution proclaiming the week of December 3 through December 9, 1979 as "Scouting Recognition Week."	Sports and Recreation	1979-12-03	1979-12-04	Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate.	Senate	Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]	SC	D	H000725	19	Designates the week of December 3 through December 9, 1979, as "Scouting Recognition Week."	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
96-hjres-448	96	hjres	448	A joint resolution proclaiming the week of December 3-9, 1979, as "Scouting Recognition Week".	Sports and Recreation	1979-11-20	1979-12-07	Public Law 96-136.	House	Rep. Campbell, Carroll A., Jr. [R-SC-4]	SC	R	C000079	0	Designates the week of December 3 through December 9, 1979, as "Scouting Recognition Week."	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
96-hjres-442	96	hjres	442	A joint resolution designating the week beginning June 22, 1980, as "National Athletic Boosters Week".	Sports and Recreation	1979-11-09	1980-06-18	Public Law 96-279.	House	Rep. Mica, Daniel Andrew [D-FL-11]	FL	D	M000688	243	Designates the week beginning June 22, 1980, as "National Athletic Boosters Week."	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
96-hr-5765	96	hr	5765	A bill to rename the RFK stadium in the District of Columbia as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Stadium.	Sports and Recreation	1979-10-31	1979-10-31	Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia.	House	Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18]	IL	R	M000692	0	Amends the District of Columbia Stadium Act of 1957 to redesignate the RFK stadium as the "Martin Luther King, Junior, Memorial Stadium."	2021-06-14T19:37:22Z
96-s-1957	96	s	1957	Recreational Boating Safety and Facilities Improvement Act of 1979	Sports and Recreation	1979-10-30	1979-10-30	Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.	Senate	Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO]	MO	D	E000004	6	Recreational Boating Safety and Facilities Improvement Act of 1979 - Amends the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 to include in the definitions of the terms "United States" and "State" the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any other territory or possession over which the United States has jurisdiction. Directs the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to implement and administer a national recreational boating safety and facilities improvement program. Authorizes the Secretary to allocate funds to States for accepted State recreational boating safety and facilities improvement programs if sufficient State matching funds are available. Directs the Secretary to accept State programs that include: (1) an approved vessel numbering system; (2) a cooperative boating safety assistance program with the Coast Guard; (3) sufficient patrol to enforce applicable State laws; (4) boating safety education; (5) a State agency to implement or coordinate the program and report to the Secretary; and (6) facilities improvement. Sets forth formulas for the allocation of funds among the States. Establishes in the Treasury a National Recreational Boating Safety and Facilities Improvement Fund from which the Secretary may allocate funds for accepted State programs. Requires that revenues attributable to the taxes on special motor fuels and gasoline used in motorboats be covered into such Fund. Authorizes appropriations for such State programs of $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1981 through 1984. Amends the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer certain amounts from the taxes received from special motor fuels and gasoline used in motorboats to the National Recreational Boating Safety and Facilities Improvement Fund.	2025-09-02T13:56:36Z
96-sres-267	96	sres	267	A resolution to commend the Pittsburgh Pirates for their World Series victory and to join Pittsburgh Pirate fans everywhere in congratulating the team management, players and coaches.	Sports and Recreation	1979-10-30	1979-10-30	Measure passed Senate.	Senate	Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]	PA	R	H000456	2	Commends the Pittsburgh Pirates for their World Series victory.	2021-06-14T19:51:02Z
96-hjres-414	96	hjres	414	A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim May 1, 1980, "National Bicycling Day".	Sports and Recreation	1979-10-09	1980-03-28	Public Law 96-218.	House	Rep. Guyer, Tennyson [R-OH-4]	OH	R	G000537	224	Authorizes and requests the President to designate May 1, 1980, as "National Bicycling Day."	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
96-sconres-37	96	sconres	37	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that, in hosting the 1980 Olympic games, the Soviet Government should adhere to the Helsinki accords and the Olympic spirit of fair play and equality of opportunity.	Sports and Recreation	1979-09-20	1979-09-20	Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]	PA	R	H000456	21	Expresses the sense of Congress that the Soviet Union should, with regard to the 1980 Summer Olympics: (1) permit full participation by athletes, spectators, and journalists; (2) issue visas, admission tickets, and hotel reservations on a nondiscriminatory basis; (3) not interfere with news coverage; and (4) not prevent or punish its citizens for communicating with participants.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
96-sres-227	96	sres	227	A resolution to commend Lou Brock for his outstanding contributions to major league baseball.	Sports and Recreation	1979-09-05	1979-09-05	Measure passed Senate.	Senate	Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO]	MO	D	E000004	1	Expresses the wishes of the Senate to honor and pay tribute to Louis Clark Brock for his outstanding achievements in a long and distinguished career in major league baseball, and for his civic and social contributions to the Nation.	2021-06-14T19:50:47Z
96-hconres-180	96	hconres	180	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that, in hosting the 1980 Olympic Games, the Soviet Government should adhere to the Helsinki Accords and the Olympic spirit of fair play and equality of opportunity.	Sports and Recreation	1979-08-02	1979-08-02	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38]	NY	R	K000086	39	Expresses the sense of Congress that the Soviet Union should, with regard to the 1980 summer Olympics: (1) permit full participation by athletes, spectators, and journalists; (2) issue visas, admission tickets, and hotel reservations on a nondiscriminatory basis; (3) not interfere with news coverage; and (4) not prevent or punish its citizens for communicating with participants.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-hjres-387	96	hjres	387	A joint resolution designating May 13 through May 19, 1980, as "National Fishing Week".	Sports and Recreation	1979-08-01	1979-08-01	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]	MN	D	O000006	31	Designates the period of May 13 through May 19, 1980, as "National Fishing Week."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
96-s-1605	96	s	1605	A bill to exempt inflatable boats and rafts used for carrying passengers from the provisions of the coastwise laws requiring vessels to be built in the United States.	Sports and Recreation	1979-07-31	1979-07-31	Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.	Senate	Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI]	HI	D	M000250	0	Exempts inflatable boats and rafts used for carrying passengers for hire from the provisions of the coastwise laws requiring vessels to be built in the United States.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
96-sjres-100	96	sjres	100	A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim May 1, 1980, "National Bicycling Day".	Sports and Recreation	1979-07-30	1980-03-18	Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate.	Senate	Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]	TN	D	S000068	17	Authorizes and requests the President to designate May 1, 1980, as "National Bicycling Day."	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
96-sres-196	96	sres	196	A resolution to designate October 13, 1979, as "National Jogging Day".	Sports and Recreation	1979-07-11	1979-07-19	Measure passed Senate, amended.	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	12	Authorizes and requests the President to designate October 13, 1979, as "National Jogging Day."	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
96-hconres-150	96	hconres	150	A concurrent resolution regarding the restoration of Olympic records of the late James (Jim) Thorpe.	Sports and Recreation	1979-06-26	1979-06-26	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4]	CA	D	F000053	1	Calls for the International Olympic Committee to: (1) officially recognize and restore to the record books the achievements of Jim Thorpe in the 1912 Olympics; and (2) be requested to present duplicate medals to the heirs of Jim Thorpe.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-sjres-90	96	sjres	90	A joint resolution to provide for the designation of a week as "National Recreation and Parks Week."	Sports and Recreation	1979-06-21	1979-09-19	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	Senate	Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN]	MN	R	D000566	1	Authorizes and requests the President to designate June 1 through June 7, 1980, as "National Recreation and Parks Week."	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
96-sconres-29	96	sconres	29	A concurrent resolution regarding the restoration of Olympic records of the late James (Jim) Thorpe.	Sports and Recreation	1979-06-20	1979-09-24	Measure passed House.	Senate	Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]	CA	D	C000877	2	Calls for the International Olympic Committee to: (1) officially recognize and restore to the record books the achievements of Jim Thorpe in the 1912 Olympics; and (2) be requested to present duplicate medals to the heirs of Jim Thorpe.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
96-hjres-357	96	hjres	357	A joint resolution to designate August 1980 as National Sport Aviation Month.	Sports and Recreation	1979-06-08	1979-06-08	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Mathis, Dawson [D-GA-2]	GA	D	M000244	9	Designates the month of August 1980 as "National Sport Aviation Month."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
96-hr-4310	96	hr	4310	An act to amend the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 to promote recreational boating safety through the development, administration, and financing of a national recreational boating safety improvement program, and for other purposes.	Sports and Recreation	1979-06-05	1980-10-14	Public Law 96-451.	House	Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10]	NY	D	B000432	50	(Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 96-1320) =Title I: Recreational Boating Safety and Facilities Improvement= - Recreational Boating Safety and Facilities Improvement Act of 1980 - Amends the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 to include in the definitions of the terms "United States" and "State" the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any other territory or possession over which the United States has jurisdiction. Directs the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to implement and administer a national recreational boating safety and facilities improvement program. Directs the Secretary to establish guidelines and standards for such program by: (1) considering factors affecting recreational boating safety; (2) consulting with the Secretary of the Interior to minimize duplication with the purposes, guidelines, and expenditures of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965; and (3) maintaining environmental standards consistent with the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 and other Federal laws and policies safeguarding waters and wetlands. Authorizes the Secretary to allocate and distribute funds to any State that has an accepted State recreational boating safety and facilities improvement program, if the State demonstrates that: (1) the program submitted by that State is consistent with the purposes of this Act; (2) funds distributed will be used to develop and administer a State recreational boating safety and facilities improvement program; (3) sufficient State matching funds are available; and (4) the program submitted by that State designates a State lead authority or agency, which would implement or coordinate the implementation of the State recreational boating safety and facilities improvement program. Directs the Secretary to accept State recreational boating safety programs that include: (1) a vessel numbering system; (2) a cooperative boating safety assistance program with the Coast Guard; (3) suffici…	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
96-sjres-84	96	sjres	84	A joint resolution to designate August 1980 as National Sport Aviation Month.	Sports and Recreation	1979-06-04	1979-06-04	Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI]	WI	D	P000553	1	Designates the month of August 1980 as "National Sport Aviation Month."	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
96-hr-4243	96	hr	4243	A bill to amend section 6(e)(2) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended.	Sports and Recreation	1979-05-30	1979-05-30	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22]	NY	D	B000472	9	Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, with respect to financial assistance to a State for development of basic outdoor recreation facilities, to remove: (1) the ten percent limitation on the use of such assistance for construction of sheltered swimming pools and ice skating rinks; and (2) the restriction of such use to areas of severe climatic conditions.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
96-hjres-336	96	hjres	336	A joint resolution asking the President of the United States to declare the fourth Saturday of each September "National Hunting and Fishing Day".	Sports and Recreation	1979-05-22	1979-05-22	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16]	MI	D	D000355	164	Requests the President to declare the fourth Saturday of each September as "National Hunting and Fishing Day."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
96-s-1073	96	s	1073	A bill to amend Public Law 85-445 to authorize and request the President to proclaim annually the seven day period beginning June 1 as "National Safe Boating Week".	Sports and Recreation	1979-05-03	1979-05-03	Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]	MA	D	K000105	0	Amends existing Federal law to change the date for celebrating "National Safe Boating Week" to the week beginning June 1 (presently the week which includes July 4).	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
96-hjres-317	96	hjres	317	A joint resolution to designate the week commencing with the first Sunday in October of each year as "National Hawk Watching Week".	Sports and Recreation	1979-05-01	1979-05-01	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15]	PA	R	R000277	2	Designates the week commencing on the first Sunday in October of each year as "National Hawk Watching Week."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
96-sjres-67	96	sjres	67	A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim the week of May 14 through May 20, 1979, as "National Fishing Week".	Sports and Recreation	1979-04-24	1979-04-24	Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN]	MN	R	B000647	8	Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of May 14 through May 20, 1979, as "National Fishing Week."	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
96-s-946	96	s	946	A bill to amend Section 6(e)(2) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended.	Sports and Recreation	1979-04-10	1979-04-10	Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Senate	Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH]	NH	D	D000574	0	Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, with respect to financial assistance to a State for development of basic outdoor recreation facilities to allow: (1) the construction of sheltered swimming pools and ice skating rinks; and (2) State expenditures for such construction for the purpose of matching grants.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
96-s-959	96	s	959	A bill to amend section 6 (e) (2) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended.	Sports and Recreation	1979-04-10	1979-04-10	Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Senate	Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]	WA	D	J000013	1	Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, with respect to financial assistance to a State for development of basic outdoor recreation facilities, to remove: (1) the ten percent limitation on the use of such assistance for construction of sheltered swimming pools and ice skating rinks; and (2) the restriction of such use to areas of severe climatic conditions.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
96-hjres-298	96	hjres	298	A joint resolution designating May 14 through May 20, 1979, as "National Fishing Week".	Sports and Recreation	1979-04-09	1979-04-09	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]	MN	D	O000006	0	Designates May 14 through May 20, 1979, as "National Fishing Week."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
96-hjres-271	96	hjres	271	A joint resolution designating "National Coaches' Day".	Sports and Recreation	1979-03-21	1979-03-21	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4]	IL	R	D000269	0	Authorizes and requests the President to designate October 1, 1979, as "National Coaches' Day."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
96-hr-2726	96	hr	2726	Federal Boxing Control Act of 1979	Sports and Recreation	1979-03-08	1979-03-08	Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.	House	Rep. Beard, Edward [D-RI-2]	RI	D	B000279	0	Federal Boxing Control Act of 1979 - Establishes a Federal Boxing Board, composed of three members appointed by the Secretary of Labor, in the Department of Labor. Requires that no member of the Board be engaged, during the period of such membership, in any capacity in the conduct of, or have a pecuniary interest in, the business of professional boxing. Requires that not more than one of the three members may have been engaged, at any time prior to such appointment, in any capacity in the conduct of the business of professional boxing. Authorizes the Board to appoint an executive officer and other necessary personnel. Requires all professional boxing matches held within the United States and all boxers participating in such matches to be registered by the Board. Requires that the Board be satisfied that a boxer is fit to face the other boxer registered for a match before registering such boxer. Prohibits registration, or continuance of registration, of any boxer who has been defeated by a knockout or a technical knockout during the 30-day period ending immediately before the date of the match. Requires, for the registration of any match, that the Board be informed of a date certain for such match no more than 360 days and no less than seven days before such match. Prohibits cancellation of any registered match before the end of a reasonable notice period prescribed by Board regulation, except in the case of unavoidable extenuating circumstances determined in advance by the Board. Requires reports on the outcome and the conduct of registered matches to be sent by designated persons to the Board within three days after such match. Directs the Board to transmit copies of such reports to appropriate authorities of each State. Prohibits any boxing match taking place in any State which has not yet received a copy of such report for each boxer for the last match, if any, in which that boxer participated. Directs the Board to fix and collect registration fees to cover the administrative costs of such registration. Re…	2025-09-02T13:52:46Z
96-s-583	96	s	583	Children and Youth Camp Safety Act	Sports and Recreation	1979-03-08	1979-03-08	Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.	Senate	Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT]	CT	D	R000191	6	Children and Youth Camp Safety Act - Establishes in the Office of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare an Office of Youth Camp Safety to be headed by a Director of Youth Camp Safety. Confers upon the Director the primary responsibility for the promulgation and enforcement of Federal and State youth camp safety regulations. Requires any State which desires to assume responsibility for the development and modification of youth camp safety standards to submit a State plan to the Director for approval. Allows a State whose plan has been rejected to obtain review of the decision in the United States court of appeals. Authorizes the Director to make grants to States for the development of youth camp safety plans, such grants not to exceed 80 percent of the cost of carrying out the State plan. Authorizes the Director to enter and inspect youth camps and their records. Charges the Director with establishing within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare a Federal Advisory Council on Youth Camp Safety and to submit to Congress at least once a year a report on his administration under this Act. Establishes judicial procedures to restrain any condition or practice which poses an imminent danger of serious injury at such camps. Prescribes penalties for violations by youth camp operators of the standards promulgated pursuant to this Act.	2025-09-02T13:55:53Z
96-sjres-47	96	sjres	47	A Joint Resolution designating May, 1979, as "Family Camping Month".	Sports and Recreation	1979-03-08	1979-03-08	Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]	MT	D	B000243	6	Designates May 1979 as "Family Camping Month".	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
96-sres-95	96	sres	95	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the importance of recreation to American life and the necessity that the Federal Government, when making policy decisions, gives considerable weight to recreation and to the industries that provide recreational goods and services.	Sports and Recreation	1979-03-08	1979-03-08	Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]	MT	D	B000243	0	Expresses the sense of the Senate that Federal departments and agencies should consider the importance of recreation and the related industries to the welfare of the country when making policy decisions to curtail spending, to regulate industry and to counter the effects of inflation.	2025-01-14T19:03:55Z
96-hres-149	96	hres	149	A resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding an alternate site outside the Soviet Union for the 1980 summer Olympic games, and for other purposes.	Sports and Recreation	1979-03-07	1979-03-07	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4]	MA	D	D000499	15	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Olympic Committee take the necessary measures to have the International Olympic Committee transfer the 1980 summer Olympics to a site outside the Soviet Union, and that the United States should consider withdrawal from such Olympics and establishing an alternate competition if such transfer does not occur.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
96-hr-2411	96	hr	2411	Youth Camp Safety Act	Sports and Recreation	1979-02-26	1979-02-26	Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.	House	Rep. Ratchford, William R. [D-CT-5]	CT	D	R000067	22	Youth Camp Safety Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to promulgate Federal youth camp safety standards. Requires any State which desires to assume responsibility for the development and enforcement of youth camp safety standards to submit a State plan to the Secretary for approval. Allows a State whose plan has been rejected to obtain review of the decision in the United States court of appeals. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to States for the development of youth camp safety plans. Limits such grants to 80 percent of the cost of carrying out such plan. Directs the Secretary to provide consultative services to youth camps requesting such services in States which do not have in effect a State plan as provided for under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to enter and inspect youth camps and their records. Prescribes penalties for violations by youth camp operators of the standards promulgated pursuant to this Act. Establishes judicial procedures to restrain any condition or practice which poses an imminent danger of serious injury at such camps. Directs the Secretary to establish an Advisory Council on Youth Camp Safety.	2025-09-02T13:52:41Z
96-hjres-221	96	hjres	221	A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim October 14 of each year as "National Jogging Day".	Sports and Recreation	1979-02-22	1979-02-22	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-28]	NY	D	S000997	0	Authorizes and requests the President to designate October 14 of each year as "National Jogging Day."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
96-hr-2261	96	hr	2261	Youth Camp Safety Act	Sports and Recreation	1979-02-21	1979-02-21	Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.	House	Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7]	NY	D	A000052	0	Youth Camp Safety Act - Establishes in the Office of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare an Office of Youth Camp Safety to be headed by a Director of Youth Camp Safety. Confers upon the Director the primary responsibility for the promulgation and enforcement of Federal and State youth camp safety regulations. Requires any State which desires to assume responsibility for the development and modification of youth camp safety standards to submit a State plan to the Director for his approval. Allows a State whose plan has been rejected to obtain review of the decision in the United States court of appeals. Authorizes the Director to make grants to States for the development of youth camp safety plans, such grants not to exceed 80 percent of the cost of carrying out the State plan. Authorizes the Director to enter and inspect youth camps and their records. Charges the Director with establishing within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare an Advisory Council on Youth Camp Safety and to submit to Congress at least once a year a report on his administration under this Act. Establishes judicial procedures to restrain any condition or practice which poses an imminent danger of serious injury at such camps. Prescribes penalties for violations by youth camp operators of the standards promulgated pursuant to this Act.	2025-09-02T13:52:36Z

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