S.38 - Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2009 Sponsor: John McCain / 111th Congress

Title
111th Congress - A bill to establish a United States Boxing Commission to administer the Act, and for other purposes.
Summary
A bill to establish a United States Boxing Commission to administer the Act, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Status
The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar.

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Big Government? by Alina Fortson, Mar 30, 2009 (9:59pm)

It seems odd that Republicans, typically champions of small government and minimal regulation, support McCain’s (AZ) proposal of establishing a US Boxing Commission. While it is true that the health and safety of professional boxers is worthy of concern, government intervention does not seem appropriate. Sports organizations are not typically funded by the government, and during a recession it is irresponsible to spend money in starting new programs of this kind.

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