H.R. 44 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Muhammad Ali Expansion Act
H.R. 44 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 3, 2017, sponsored by Markwayne Mullin with 58 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 58
- Policy area
- Sports and Recreation
What it does
Muhammad Ali Expansion Act This bill amends the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 to: (1) establish definitions for "fighter," "combat sport competition," and "mixed martial arts"; and (2) include individuals who fight in a professional mixed martial arts competition or other professional combat sport competition, such competitions, and the professional combat sports industry within the scope of such Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Markwayne Mullin (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats, 32 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. (Jan 25, 2017)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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