Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026
- Last Action
- 3/25/2026
Actions
- 2026-03-25Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2026-03-24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-03-24On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2641-2643)
- 2026-03-24Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2641-2643)
- 2026-03-24DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4624.
- 2026-03-24Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2641-2647)
- 2026-03-24Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2026-02-25Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 449.
- 2026-02-25Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
- 2026-02-25Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
- 2026-02-25Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-524, Part I.
- 2026-02-25Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-524, Part I.
- 2026-01-21Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 4.
- 2026-01-21Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-07-23Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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CRS Summary
As of 2026-02-25 (07)
Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026
This bill authorizes the establishment of private-sector Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) and otherwise expands the regulatory framework for professional boxing. (See CRS Report IF12982 for an overview of the federal regulation of professional boxing in the United States.)
Under the bill, UBOs may organize matches involving boxers contracted with the UBO and must comply with other regulations with respect to such matches (e.g., conduct matches under the authority of a state boxing commission). UBOs also operate alongside existing professional boxing organizations (e.g., World Boxing Council (WBC)).
UBOs must meet certain additional requirements, for example
- the UBO must implement an anti-doping program that includes drug testing in advance of matches,
- boxers age 40 or older must receive supplemental physical examinations,
- each match must have at least two ambulances on site, and
- boxers must have access to equipment and facilities that are operated by the UBO for training and rehabilitation.
The bill also expands the required health insurance coverage and minimum pay for all professional boxers.
Further, the bill requires state boxing commissions to establish procedures to ensure that drug tests are administered for title matches and at random for all other matches.
Cosponsors (13)
- Sharice Davids (D-KS)
- Addison McDowell (R-NC)
- Christopher Smith (R-NJ)
- Derek Schmidt (R-KS)
- Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
- Steven Horsford (D-NV)
- Haley Stevens (D-MI)
- Shomari Figures (D-AL)
- LaMonica McIver (D-NJ)
- Mark Amodei (R-NV)
- Morgan McGarvey (D-KY)
- Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)
- Dina Titus (D-NV)
Subjects
- Advisory bodies
- Contracts and agency
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Neurological disorders
- Sports and recreation facilities
- State and local government operations
- Women's health
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