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97-hconres-418 97 hconres 418 A concurrent resolution to declare Montana, "The Official United States Gateway to the 1988 Calgary Olympics". Sports and Recreation 1982-09-30 1982-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] MT D W000520 0 Declares Montana the Official United States Gateway to the 1988 Calgary Olympics. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-sconres-125 97 sconres 125 A concurrent resolution to declare Montana, "The Official United States Gateway to the 1988 Calgary Olympics". Sports and Recreation 1982-09-29 1982-09-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] MT D B000243 0 Declares Montana the Official United States Gateway to the 1988 Calgary Olympics. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-hres-597 97 hres 597 A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives in support of a prompt settlement of the national football league strike. Sports and Recreation 1982-09-21 1982-10-29 Referred to Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] CA D A000189 0 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all parties involved in the National Football League dispute should take the actions necessary to settle the strike promptly. 2026-03-13T20:55:53Z  
97-hres-598 97 hres 598 A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives in support of a prompt settlement of the National Football League Players Association strike. Sports and Recreation 1982-09-21 1982-10-29 Referred to Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] NY D B000432 14 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all parties involved in the National Football League dispute should take the actions necessary to settle the strike promptly. 2026-03-13T20:55:53Z  
97-sres-468 97 sres 468 A resolution to pay tribute to Earl Weaver. Sports and Recreation 1982-09-17 1982-09-17 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 1 Commends and pays tribute to Earl Weaver, manager of the Baltimore Orioles baseball team. 2023-05-11T13:13:09Z  
97-sjres-238 97 sjres 238 A joint resolution to designate October 9, 1982, as "National Running and Fitness Day". Sports and Recreation 1982-08-20 1982-09-20 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 27 Requests the President to designate October 9, 1982, as National Running and Fitness Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-s-2784 97 s 2784 Major League Sports Community Protection Act of 1982 Sports and Recreation 1982-07-28 1982-12-01 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 22 Major League Sports Community Protection Act of 1982 - Declares that it shall not be unlawful under any antitrust law for a professional sports league and its member clubs to enforce rules: (1) authorizing the league membership to decide that a member club shall not be relocated; or (2) providing for the division of league or member club revenues that promote comparable economic opportunities for member clubs. Prohibits any State or local government from imposing any limitation on the collective conduct of sports leagues or member teams authorized by this Act. Specifies the applicability of this Act to actions commenced under the antitrust laws before its enactment. 2025-08-29T19:51:48Z  
97-hr-6813 97 hr 6813 A bill to amend the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971. Sports and Recreation 1982-07-21 1982-09-15 Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 250 - 137 (Record Vote No: 323). House Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] NY D B000432 5 (Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 97-790) Amends the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 to change the funding procedure for State recreational boating safety and facilities improvement programs from appropriations to contractual obligation. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to enter into contracts with eligible States for Federal assistance for such programs. 2023-05-11T13:11:31Z  
97-hjres-539 97 hjres 539 A joint resolution to designate January 1983 as "National Snowmobiling Month". Sports and Recreation 1982-07-15 1982-07-15 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] WA D F000239 65 Requests the President to designate January 1983 as National Snowmobiling Month. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-sres-423 97 sres 423 A resolution to congratulate the Italian National Soccer team for winning the World Cup Championship. Sports and Recreation 1982-07-13 1982-07-13 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 13 Congratulates the Italian National Soccer Team upon winning the World Cup Championship. 2023-05-11T13:13:06Z  
97-sjres-205 97 sjres 205 A joint resolution to designate September 1982 as "National Sewing Month." Sports and Recreation 1982-06-24 1982-09-24 Became Public Law No: 97-266. Senate Sen. East, John P. [R-NC] NC R E000017 13 Designates September 1982 as National Sewing Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-hr-6660 97 hr 6660 Fish Restoration Act of 1982 Sports and Recreation 1982-06-23 1982-06-30 Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment. House Rep. Snyder, M. G. (Gene) [R-KY-4] KY R S000669 17 Fish Restoration Act of 1982 - Title I: Fish Restoration Program - Directs that Federal moneys apportioned to a coastal State for aid in fish restoration and management be equitably allocated by such a State between marine and fresh water fish projects, and that at least 40 percent be used for related construction and land acquisition. Amends the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act to: (1) define the term "coastal State" for the purposes of such Act; (2) authorize appropriations in the amount equal to the revenue accruing from taxes relating to sport fishing equipment and certain recreational boats and boating equipment during FY 1983 and each fiscal year thereafter; (3) increase the percentage of the annual appropriation deducted for administrative expenses; (4) eliminate the notification by a State of intent to accept such apportionment funds requirement; (5) authorize the Secretary of the Interior to finance up to 75 percent of the costs of the acquisition of lands or interests therein and the construction of structures or facilities; and (6) permit each State to utilize up to ten percent of its apportionment for an aquatic resource education program. Title II: Tax on Sale of Sport Fishing Equipment and Certain Recreational Boats and Boating Equipment - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a tax on the sale by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of any article of sport fishing equipment, recreational boats, and boating equipment. 2025-08-29T19:49:56Z  
97-hconres-364 97 hconres 364 A concurrent resolution regarding the restoration of Olympic records of the late James (Jim) Thorpe. Sports and Recreation 1982-06-17 1982-10-01 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. House Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] NJ D H000840 68 (Measure passed House, amended) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the International Olympic Committee should officially recognize Jim Thorpe's achievements in the 1912 Olympics and restore these records to the official Olympic books. Declares that the Committee should be asked to present duplicates of Thorpe's medals during the 1984 Olympics. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
97-hr-6467 97 hr 6467 Professional Sports Stabilization Act of 1982 Sports and Recreation 1982-05-21 1982-09-30 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] CA D S000810 165 Professional Sports Stabilization Act of 1982 - Declares that it shall not be unlawful under any antitrust law for a professional sports league and its member clubs to enforce rules: (1) requiring approval by the league membership for the relocation of a member club; or (2) providing for the division of league or member club revenues that promote comparable economic opportunities for member clubs. Prohibits State and local governments from imposing limitations on the collective conduct of sports leagues or member teams authorized by this Act. Specifies the applicability of this Act to actions commenced under the antitrust laws before its enactment. 2025-08-29T19:49:51Z  
97-hr-6349 97 hr 6349 A bill to prohibit the collection of recreational boat user fees by the United States Coast Guard. Sports and Recreation 1982-05-11 1982-05-11 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2] MD D L000413 0 Prohibits the Coast Guard from using funds authorized for any fiscal year after FY 1982 to collect fees for services provided for recreational boating activities, other than such fees imposed before January 1, 1982. 2023-05-11T13:10:50Z  
97-hjres-475 97 hjres 475 A joint resolution designating the week beginning June 20, 1982, as "National Softball Week". Sports and Recreation 1982-05-04 1982-05-04 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5] OK R E000077 0 Designates the week beginning June 20, 1982, as National Softball Week. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hjres-453 97 hjres 453 A joint resolution to designate October 10, 1982 as "National Jogging Day". Sports and Recreation 1982-04-01 1982-04-01 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1] AR D A000103 2 Requests the President to designate October 10, 1982, as National Jogging Day. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hjres-455 97 hjres 455 A joint resolution providing for the designation of the week beginning July 18, 1982, as "National Junior Bowling Championship Week". Sports and Recreation 1982-04-01 1982-04-01 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Evans, Thomas B., Jr. [R-DE-At Large] DE R E000258 158 Designates the week beginning July 18, 1982, as National Junior Bowling Championship Week. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-sjres-182 97 sjres 182 A joint resolution to designate January, 1983 as "National Snowmobiling Month". Sports and Recreation 1982-03-31 1982-05-06 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 25 Requests the President to designate January 1983 as National Snowmobiling Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-hjres-449 97 hjres 449 A joint resolution providing for the designation of the week beginning May 30, 1982 as "National Fencing Week". Sports and Recreation 1982-03-30 1982-03-30 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41] CA R L000479 19 Directs the President to designate the week beginning May 30, 1982, as National Fencing Week. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-sjres-175 97 sjres 175 A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim "National Junior Bowling Championship Week". Sports and Recreation 1982-03-25 1982-05-24 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] WI R K000019 51 Requests the President to designate the week beginning July 18, 1982, as National Junior Bowling Championship Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-152 97 sjres 152 A joint resolution providing for the designation of the week beginning April 25, 1982 and ending May 1, 1982, "National Dance Week". Sports and Recreation 1982-02-25 1982-02-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 0 Requests the President to designate the week of April 25 through May 1, 1982, as National Dance Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-hjres-411 97 hjres 411 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of May 2 through May 8, 1982 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports for All Week". Sports and Recreation 1982-02-24 1982-02-24 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6] MD D B001220 89 Requests the President to designate the week of May 2 through May 8, 1982, as National Physical Fitness and Sports for All Week. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-sjres-143 97 sjres 143 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of May 2 through 8, 1982, as "National Physical Fitness and Sports for All Week." Sports and Recreation 1982-02-08 1982-03-22 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 28 Requests the President to designate the week of May 2 through May 8, 1982, as the National Physical Fitness and Sports for All Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sres-252 97 sres 252 A resolution honoring and commending Paul W. "Bear" Bryant. Sports and Recreation 1981-12-04 1981-12-04 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] AL D H000445 11 Commends Paul W. "Bear" Bryant for his achievements in, and contributions to, college athletics in the United States. 2023-05-11T13:12:53Z  
97-hr-5117 97 hr 5117 A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of the Congress a specially struck gold medal to Bryan Lewis Allen. Sports and Recreation 1981-12-03 1981-12-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage. House Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17] CA R P000097 104 Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to Bryan Lewis Allen, the first aviator to cross the English Channel in a self-powered plane. Authorizes appropriations to carry out provisions of this Act. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
97-hr-5079 97 hr 5079 Sports Violence Arbitration Act of 1981 Sports and Recreation 1981-11-20 1981-12-18 Referred to Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23] OH D M001044 1 Title I - Sports Violence Arbitration Act of 1981 - Requires the management and player representatives of each league of professional sports clubs (including baseball, football, hockey, and soccer) to establish an arbitration system for the settlement of grievances resulting from the use of excessive physical force during sports events. Permits any player or sports club to bring an action before the board. Authorizes arbitration orders to include awards of compensation to be paid by the club employing the offending player and the imposition of disciplinary actions. Authorizes appeal of arbitration orders to the U.S. courts of appeals. Directs the National Labor Relations Board to establish recommended rules and procedures governing the arbitration proceedings. Title II - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for any professional sports player who knowingly uses excessive physical force and causes a risk of significant bodily injury to another person involved in the sports event. 2026-03-13T20:55:53Z  
97-hr-5035 97 hr 5035 A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 as it applies to certain passenger vessels of the United States. Sports and Recreation 1981-11-19 1982-06-09 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Burton, John [D-CA-5] CA D B001153 0 Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to allow the use of gambling devices aboard oceangoing passenger vessels. Requires ten percent of the gross receipts of such gambling operations to be deposited in a special reserve fund. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2023-05-11T13:08:50Z  
97-sjres-125 97 sjres 125 A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim "National Junior Bowling Week". Sports and Recreation 1981-11-12 1981-11-12 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] WI R K000019 0 Requests the President to designate the week of January 24 through January 31, 1982, as "National Junior Bowling Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-hconres-191 97 hconres 191 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that all athletic teams from the United States should refuse to participate in any sports event with athletic teams from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Sports and Recreation 1981-09-24 1981-09-30 Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. LeBoutillier, John [R-NY-6] NY R L000547 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that U.S. athletic teams should refuse to participate in sporting events with Soviet athletic teams. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
97-sconres-36 97 sconres 36 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that September 23, 1981, should be designated and considered as the "Nation's Capital Salute to Sugar Ray Leonard Day." Sports and Recreation 1981-09-23 1981-09-23 Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that September 23, 1981, should be designated as the "Nation's Capital Salute to Sugar Ray Leonard Day." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sres-215 97 sres 215 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that September 23, 1981, should be designated and considered as the "Nation's Capital Salute to Sugar Ray Leonard Day." Sports and Recreation 1981-09-23 1981-09-23 Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 1 Expresses the sense of the Senate that September 23, 1981, should be considered as the "Nation's Capital Salute to Sugar Ray Leonard Day." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-hconres-186 97 hconres 186 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that September 23, 1981 should be designated and considered as the "Nation's Capital Salute to Sugar Ray Leonard Day". Sports and Recreation 1981-09-22 1981-09-28 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large] DC D F000046 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that September 23, 1981, should be designated as the "Nation's Capital Salute to Sugar Ray Leonard Day." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hconres-188 97 hconres 188 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the National Hockey League, the American Hockey League, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the Amateur Athletic Union should bar all teams from the United States from participating in any sports event involving the Soviet Union. Sports and Recreation 1981-09-22 1981-09-30 Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. LeBoutillier, John [R-NY-6] NY R L000547 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the National and American Hockey Leagues, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the Amateur Athletic Union should bar all U.S. teams from participating in sports events involving the Soviet Union. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
97-hconres-183 97 hconres 183 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the national Rugby team of South Africa should not play in the United States. Sports and Recreation 1981-09-17 1981-09-22 Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 200 - 198 (Record Vote No: 213). House Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2] PA D G000402 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Springbok National Rugby Team of South Africa should not play rugby in the United States. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
97-hconres-181 97 hconres 181 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the National Rugby Team of South Africa should not play in the United States. Sports and Recreation 1981-09-15 1981-09-17 For Further Action See H.Con.Res.183. House Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2] PA D G000402 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Springbok National Rugby Team of South Africa should not play rugby in the United States. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
97-hr-4454 97 hr 4454 United States Olympic Development Fund Checkoff Act of 1981 Sports and Recreation 1981-09-10 1981-09-14 Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. House Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8] TX R F000111 208 United States Olympic Development Fund Checkoff Act of 1981 - Permits taxpayers to designate on their income tax returns an election to contribute one dollar of their income tax refunds or one dollar forwarded with returns to support the fund established by this Act. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a United States Olympic Development Fund. Appropriates to the Fund an amount equivalent to the amount designated on tax returns to be available to the Fund. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay amounts so transferred to the U.S. Olympic Committee for use in a program of expansion and improvement of amateur athletics. Sets forth reporting requirements with respect to the expenditure of such funds by the Committee. 2025-08-29T19:49:08Z  
97-s-1595 97 s 1595 United States Olympic Development Fund Checkoff Act of 1981 Sports and Recreation 1981-08-03 1981-10-30 Subcommittee on Taxation and Debt Management. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 16 United States Olympic Development Fund Checkoff Act of 1981 - Permits taxpayers to designate on their income tax returns an election to contribute one dollar of their income tax refunds or one dollar forwarded with returns to support the fund established by this Act. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a United States Olympic Development Fund. Appropriates to the Fund an amount equivalent to the amount designated on tax returns to be available to the Fund. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay amounts so transferred to the U.S. Olympic Committee for use in a program of expansion and improvement of amateur athletics. Sets forth reporting requirements with respect to the expenditure of such funds by the Committee. 2025-08-29T19:51:15Z  
97-hconres-168 97 hconres 168 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 1981-07-31 1981-08-06 Executive Comment Requested from State. House Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12] MI D B000619 28 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States Olympic Committee should propose that a plan be developed to fund the construction and maintenance of a permanent site in Greece for the summer Olympics. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
97-hjres-303 97 hjres 303 A joint resolution to designate October 10, 1981 as "National Jogging Day". Sports and Recreation 1981-07-09 1981-07-13 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6] MD D B001220 39 Requests the President to designate October 10, 1981, as "National Jogging Day." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hres-173 97 hres 173 A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives in support of a prompt settlement of the major league baseball strike. Sports and Recreation 1981-07-09 1981-08-07 Referred to Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] NY D B000432 24 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress urges all negotiators involved in the baseball dispute to settle the strike promptly. 2026-03-13T20:55:53Z  
97-s-1441 97 s 1441 A bill to amend section 6(e)(2) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended. Sports and Recreation 1981-06-25 1981-06-25 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Amends provisions of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 dealing with Federal financial assistance to States for the development of outdoor recreation facilities to remove the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to permit the use of such assistance for construction of sheltered facilities for swimming pools and ice skating rinks. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
97-sjres-94 97 sjres 94 A joint resolution to designate October 10, 1981, as "National Jogging Day." Sports and Recreation 1981-06-25 1981-08-04 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 30 Requests the President to designate October 10, 1981, as "National Jogging Day." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sres-162 97 sres 162 A resolution to return the "Boys of Summer to America". Sports and Recreation 1981-06-25 1981-06-25 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate concerning the major league baseball strike. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
97-sres-164 97 sres 164 A resolution relating to the major league baseball strike. Sports and Recreation 1981-06-25 1981-06-25 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 3 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the parties to the major league baseball strike should enter into round-the-clock negotiations to reach a settlement. 2023-05-11T13:12:46Z  
97-sjres-88 97 sjres 88 A joint resolution designating the week commencing June 14, 1981, as "National Softball Week". Sports and Recreation 1981-06-09 1981-06-17 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK] OK D B000639 36 Requests the President to designate the week commencing June 14, 1981, as "National Softball Week." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hjres-279 97 hjres 279 A joint resolution designating the week beginning June 14, 1981, as "National Softball Week". Sports and Recreation 1981-06-04 1981-06-08 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5] OK R E000077 71 Requests the President to designate the week beginning June 14, 1981, as "National Softball Week." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hr-3717 97 hr 3717 Fish Restoration Act of 1981 Sports and Recreation 1981-05-28 1981-05-28 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6] NJ R F000286 1 Fish Restoration Act of 1981 - Title I: Fish Restoration Program - Directs that Federal moneys apportioned to a coastal State for aid in fish restoration and management be equitably allocated by such a State between marine and fresh water fish projects. Amends the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act to: (1) define the term "coastal State" for the purposes of such Act; (2) authorize appropriations in the amount equal to the revenue accruing from taxes relating to sport fishing equipment and certain recreational boats and boating equipment during fiscal year 1981 and each fiscal year thereafter; (3) increase the percentage of the annual appropriation deducted for administrative expenses; (4) eliminate the notification by a State of intent to accept such apportionment funds requirements; (5) authorize the Secretary of the Interior to finance up to 75 percent of the costs of the acquisition of lands or interests therein and the construction of structures or facilities; and (6) permit each State to utilize up to ten percent of its apportionment for an aquatic resource education program. Title II: Tax on Sale of Sport Fishing Equipment and Certain Recreational Boats and Boating Equipment - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a tax on the sale by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of any article of sport fishing equipment. 2025-08-29T19:48:53Z  
97-hr-3672 97 hr 3672 A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present a gold medal to the widow of Joe Louis. Sports and Recreation 1981-05-21 1981-06-01 Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage. House Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large] DC D F000046 0 Authorizes the President to present a gold medal to the widow of Joe Louis in recognition of her husband's contributions to the nation as heavyweight boxing champion of the world. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
97-sres-143 97 sres 143 A resolution to commend Satchel Paige for his outstanding contributions to major league baseball. Sports and Recreation 1981-05-21 1981-05-21 Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 1 Commends Satchel Paige for his contributions to major league baseball. Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of this resolution to Satchel Paige. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sres-137 97 sres 137 A resolution to join in the Celtic Pride and congratulate the Boston Celtics on winning the 1981 world championship of basketball. Sports and Recreation 1981-05-19 1981-05-19 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 1 Congratulates the Boston Celtics professional basketball team for winning the 1981 world basketball championship. 2023-05-11T13:12:44Z  
97-hconres-130 97 hconres 130 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should award posthumously the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis. Sports and Recreation 1981-05-12 1981-05-19 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2] IL D S000081 24 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should award, posthumously, the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former boxing champion Joe Louis. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hconres-131 97 hconres 131 A concurrent resolution to express the sorrow of the Congress upon the death of former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis. Sports and Recreation 1981-05-12 1981-06-01 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2] IL D S000081 0 Expresses the sorrow of the Congress upon the death of former boxing champion Joe Louis. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hconres-132 97 hconres 132 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of the Army should place at the grave of former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis in Arlington National Cemetery a plaque honoring his distinguished life and career. Sports and Recreation 1981-05-12 1981-05-12 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2] IL D S000081 25 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Army should place at the grave of Joe Louis in Arlington National Cemetery a plaque honoring his life and career. 2024-02-07T16:12:44Z  
97-hjres-253 97 hjres 253 A joint resolution to designate May 13, 1982, as "Joe Louis Day". Sports and Recreation 1981-05-12 1981-05-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2] IL D S000081 29 Requests the President to designate May 13, 1982, as "Joe Louis Day." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hr-3550 97 hr 3550 A bill to establish an award to be made annually by the President to the amateur athlete who best represents the ideals symbolized by the life and career of former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis. Sports and Recreation 1981-05-12 1981-05-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage. House Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2] IL D S000081 24 Establishes the "Joe Louis Memorial Award." Requests the President to present the award, annually, to an athlete who best represents the fairness, courage, and determination symbolized by the former boxing champion. Authorizes appropriations. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
97-hconres-128 97 hconres 128 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning State regulation of commercial boxing competitions commonly called "toughman contests". Sports and Recreation 1981-05-07 1981-05-11 Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. House Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] PA D M001120 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that State legislatures or agencies should: (1) investigate toughman contests (commercial boxing competitions held without the sanction of professional or amateur boxing associations and which involve persons with little boxing experience or training); (2) determine whether such contests are or can be conducted in such a manner to protect participants from serious injury or death; and (3) prohibit such contests if the risk of serious injury or death exceeds a minimum level or should establish safety regulations to reduce such risk. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
97-hjres-251 97 hjres 251 A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim May 21, 1981, as "United States Tennis Association Day". Sports and Recreation 1981-05-07 1981-05-14 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] PA R G000291 0 Requests the President to designate May 21, 1981, as "United States Tennis Association Day." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hjres-248 97 hjres 248 A joint resolution entitled "United States Tennis Association Day". Sports and Recreation 1981-05-06 1981-05-14 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5] NJ R F000078 2 Requests the President to designate May 21, 1981, as "United States Tennis Association Day." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hjres-247 97 hjres 247 A joint resolution designating the week beginning July 14, 1981, as "National Softball Week". Sports and Recreation 1981-05-05 1981-05-14 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5] OK R E000077 0 Requests the President to designate the week beginning July 14, 1981, as "National Softball Week." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hr-3325 97 hr 3325 Fish Restoration Act of 1981 Sports and Recreation 1981-04-30 1981-07-08 See H.R.2250. House Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2] TN R D000534 0 Fish Restoration Act of 1981 - Title I: Fish Restoration Program - Directs that Federal moneys apportioned to a coastal State for aid in fish restoration and management be equitably allocated by such a State between marine and fresh water fish projects. Amends the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act to: (1) define the term "coastal State" for the purposes of such Act; (2) authorize appropriations in the amount equal to the revenue accruing from taxes relating to sport fishing equipment and certain recreational boats and boating equipment during fiscal year 1980 and each fiscal year thereafter; (3) increase the percentage of the annual appropriation deducted for administrative expenses; (4) eliminate the notification by a State of intent to accept such apportionment funds requirements; (5) authorize the Secretary of the Interior to finance up to 75 percent of the costs of the acquisition of lands or interests therein and the construction of structures or facilities; and (6) permit each State to utilize up to ten percent of its apportionment for an aquatic resource education program. Title II: Tax on Sale of Sport Fishing Equipment and Certain Recreational Boats and Boating Equipment - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a tax on the sale by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of any article of sport fishing equipment, recreational boats, and boating equipment. 2025-08-29T19:48:45Z  
97-s-1079 97 s 1079 A bill authorizing the President of the United States to present a gold medal to the widow of Joe Louis. Sports and Recreation 1981-04-30 1981-05-19 Committee on Banking requested executive comment from Bureau of the Mint. Senate Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] MI D R000249 1 Authorizes the President to present a gold medal to the widow of Joe Louis in recognition of her husband's contributions to the nation as heavyweight boxing champion of the world. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
97-s-1043 97 s 1043 A bill to prohibit the drugging or numbing of racehorses and related practices, and to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain activities conducted in interstate or foreign commerce relating to such practices. Sports and Recreation 1981-04-29 1982-05-26 Subcommittee on Criminal Law. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR] AR D P000556 4 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 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 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. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-60 97 sjres 60 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of May 3 through May 9, 1981, as "National Physical Fitness and Sports for All Week". Sports and Recreation 1981-04-01 1981-05-05 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 39 Requests the President to designate the week of May 3 through May 9, 1981, as "National Physical Fitness and Sports for All Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-46 97 sjres 46 A joint resolution declaring "United States Tennis Association Day". Sports and Recreation 1981-03-12 1981-05-19 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] NJ D B001225 27 Requests the President to designate May 21, 1981, as "United States Tennis Association Day." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-hr-2331 97 hr 2331 Corrupt Horseracing Practices Act of 1981 Sports and Recreation 1981-03-04 1982-12-15 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4] MN D V000087 31 Corrupt Horseracing Practices Act of 1981 - 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 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 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. 2025-08-29T19:48:25Z  
97-hr-2250 97 hr 2250 Fish Restoration Act of 1981 Sports and Recreation 1981-03-03 1981-07-08 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] LA D B000780 38 Fish Restoration Act of 1981 - Title I: Fish Restoration Program - Directs that Federal moneys apportioned to a coastal State for aid in fish restoration and management be equitably allocated by such a State between marine and fresh water fish projects. Amends the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act to: (1) define the term "coastal State" for the purposes of such Act; (2) authorize appropriations in the amount equal to the revenue accruing from taxes relating to sport fishing equipment and certain recreational boats and boating equipment during fiscal year 1980 and each fiscal year thereafter; (3) increase the percentage of the annual appropriation deducted for administrative expenses; (4) eliminate the notification by a State of intent to accept such apportionment funds requirements; (5) authorize the Secretary of the Interior to finance up to 75 percent of the costs of the acquisition of lands or interests therein and the construction of structures or facilities; and (6) permit each State to utilize up to ten percent of its apportionment for an aquatic resource education program. Title II: Tax on Sale of Sport Fishing Equipment and Certain Recreational Boats and Boating Equipment - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a tax on the sale by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of any article of sport fishing equipment, recreational boats, and boating equipment. 2025-08-29T19:48:22Z  
97-hr-2263 97 hr 2263 Sports Violence Act of 1981 Sports and Recreation 1981-03-03 1981-05-19 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23] OH D M001044 2 Sports Violence Act of 1981 - Amends the Federal criminal code to penalize 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. 2025-08-29T19:48:25Z  
97-s-546 97 s 546 Fish Restoration Act of 1981 Sports and Recreation 1981-02-24 1981-02-24 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] WV D R000046 7 Fish Restoration Act of 1981 - Title I: Fish Restoration Program - Directs that Federal moneys apportioned to a coastal State for aid in fish restoration and management be equitably allocated by such a State between marine and fresh water fish projects. Amends the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act to: (1) define the term "coastal State" for the purposes of such Act; (2) authorize appropriations in the amount equal to the revenue accruing from taxes relating to sport fishing equipment and certain recreational boats and boating equipment during fiscal year 1982 and each fiscal year thereafter; (3) increase the percentage of the annual appropriation deducted for administrative expenses; (4) eliminate the notification by a State of intent to accept such apportionment funds requirement; (5) authorize the Secretary of the Interior to finance up to 75 percent of the costs of the acquisition of lands or interests therein and the construction of structures or facilities; and (6) permit each State to utilize up to ten percent of its apportionment for an aquatic resource education program. Title II: Tax on Sale of Sport Fishing Equipment and Certain Recreational Boats and Boating Equipment - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a tax on the sale by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of any article of sport fishing equipment, recreational boats, and boating equipment. 2025-08-29T19:50:47Z  
97-hr-1217 97 hr 1217 A bill to authorize the Corps of Engineers to establish and develop separate campgrounds for senior citizens at lakes and reservoirs under the jurisdiction of the Corps and to require that such a campground be established and developed at the Sam Rayburn Dam and Reservoir. Sports and Recreation 1981-01-22 1981-02-06 Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB. House Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2] TX D W000570 0 Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to establish separate campgrounds for individuals 62 years of age and older and to prescribe regulations to control such campgrounds' uses and accessibility. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Directs the Chief of Engineers to establish such a campground at the Sam Rayburn Dam and Reservoir, Texas, on specified property. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
97-hr-823 97 hr 823 Sports Franchise Relocation Act Sports and Recreation 1981-01-09 1981-02-17 Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. House Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] CA D S000810 1 Sports Franchise Relocation Act - Prohibits any person or league from changing the assigned territory of any professional sports team by 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 intention to remedy such inadequacies; and (3) the team has incurred a continuous loss of income for the preceding three years. Requires any person wishing to relocate a professional sports team to furnish notice to the league and to the appropriate Government authority at least one year before such relocation may be approved. Directs such person, upon the request of either the league or Government authority, to open its financial records to public inspection. Authorizes such relocation if: (1) within one year of such notice, such Government authority 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. 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 relocation. Amends the Act of September 30, 1961 (Telecasting of Professional Sports) to condition the current exemption from the Federal 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. 2025-08-29T19:47:57Z  
97-hr-140 97 hr 140 A bill to amend section 6(e)(2) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended. Sports and Recreation 1981-01-05 1981-06-25 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22] NY D B000472 1 Amends provisions of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 dealing with Federal financial assistance to States for the development of outdoor recreation facilities to remove the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to permit the use of such assistance for construction of sheltered facilities for swimming pools and ice skating rinks. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
97-hr-341 97 hr 341 National Commission on Compulsive Gambling Act Sports and Recreation 1981-01-05 1981-02-06 Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. 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. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act. 2025-08-29T19:47:47Z  

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