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sonnel may not exceed the rate payable for level V of 
the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, 
United States Code. 
SEC. 4. FUNCTIONS. 
(a) GENERAL FUNCTIONS.—The general functions of 
the Commission are— 
(1) to protect the general interests of boxers con-
sistent with the provisions of this Act; 
(2) to ensure uniformity, fairness, and integrity 
in professional boxing; and 
(3) except as otherwise determined by the Com-
mission, oversee all professional boxing matches in the 
United States. 
(b) INITIAL RULEMAKING.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date on which the Commission shall hold its first 
meeting, the Commission shall, by rule promulgate uniform 
standards for professional boxing in consultation with the 
Association of Boxing Commissions. 
(c) ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS.—In addition to its gen-
eral functions under subsection (a), the Commission shall— 
(1) work with the boxing commissions of the sev-
eral States and tribal organizations to improve the 
status and standards of professional boxing in the 
United States;
(2) ensure, in cooperation with the Attorney 
General (who shall represent the Commission in any 
judicial proceeding under this Act), the chief law en-
forcement officer of the several States, and other ap-
propriate officers and agencies of Federal, State, and 
local government, that Federal and State laws appli-
cable to professional boxing matches in the United 
States are vigorously, effectively, and fairly enforced; 
(3) review State boxing commission regulations 
for professional boxing and provide assistance to such 
authorities in meeting minimum standards prescribed 
by the Commission under this Act; 
(4) if the Commission determines appropriate, 
publish a newspaper, magazine, or other publication 
and establish and maintain an Internet website con-
sistent with the provisions of this Act; and 
(5) promulgate rules, regulations, and guidance, 
and take any other action necessary and proper to ac-
complish the purposes of, and consistent with, the 
provisions of this Act. 
(d) PROHIBITIONS.—The Commission may not— 
(1) promote boxing events or rank professional 
boxers; or 
(2) provide technical assistance to, or authorize 
the use of the name of the Commission by, boxing
commissions that do not comply with requirements of 
the Commission. 
SEC. 5. LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF BOXING PER-
SONNEL. 
(a) LICENSING.— 
(1) REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSE.—Beginning 1 
year after the date of enactment of this Act, no person 
may compete in a professional boxing match or serve 
as a boxing manager, boxing promoter, matchmaker, 
judge, referee, or sanctioning organization for a pro-
fessional boxing match except as provided in a license 
granted to that person under this subsection. 
(2) APPLICATION AND TERM.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall— 
(i) establish application procedures, 
forms, and fees for licenses granted under 
this section; 
(ii) establish and publish appropriate 
standards for such licenses; 
(iii) issue a license to any person who, 
as determined by the Commission, meets the 
standards established by the Commission 
under this Act; and
(iv) begin issuing such licenses not 
later than 270 days after the date on which 
Commission holds its first meeting. 
(B) DURATION.—A license issued under this 
section shall be for a renewable— 
(i) 4-year term for a boxer; and 
(ii) 2-year term for any other person. 
(C) PROCEDURE.—The Commission may 
issue a license under this paragraph through 
boxing commissions or in a manner determined 
by the Commission. 
(b) LICENSING FEES.— 
(1) AUTHORITY.—The Commission may pre-
scribe and charge reasonable fees for the licensing of 
persons under this Act. The Commission may set, 
charge, and adjust varying fees on the basis of classi-
fications of persons, functions, and events determined 
appropriate by the Commission. 
(2) LIMITATIONS.—In setting and charging fees 
under paragraph (1), the Commission shall ensure 
that, to the maximum extent practicable— 
(A) club boxing is not adversely effected; 
(B) sanctioning organizations and pro-
moters pay comparatively the largest portion of 
the fees; and
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 146
Honoring the victims of the Cambodian genocide that took place from April 
1975 to January 1979. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 5, 2005
Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD (for herself and Mr. ROHRABACHER) submitted 
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the victims of the Cambodian genocide that took 
place from April 1975 to January 1979.
Whereas beginning in April 1975, Pol Pot led the Communist 
guerilla group, the Khmer Rouge, in a large-scale insur-
gency in Cambodia that forcibly removed Cambodians 
from their homes and into labor camps in an attempt to 
restructure Khmer society; 
Whereas traditional Khmer culture and society were system-
atically destroyed, including the destruction of temples, 
schools, hospitals, homes, and historic buildings; 
Whereas the Khmer Rouge separated and destroyed families 
and punished and killed innocent civilians, including 
women, children, doctors, nurses, clergy, teachers, busi-
ness owners, intellectuals and artisans;
•HCON 146 IH 
Whereas more than 1.7 million Cambodians, or approximately 
21 percent of the population, were killed in one of the 
worst atrocities of the last century; 
Whereas many people were executed simply for being edu-
cated, wealthy, or even for wearing glasses as they were 
seen as bourgeois or contaminated with Western influ-
ence; 
Whereas after the Khmer Rouge regime was overthrown in 
1979, thousands of Cambodians fled on foot to refugee 
camps in Thailand and many refugees were processed 
again in other camps in the Philippines and Indonesia; 
Whereas from these refugee camps approximately 145,149 
Cambodians made their way to the United States, with 
the majority arriving in the early 1980s and settling in 
communities across the United States; 
Whereas despite the tremendous loss of family members, 
homes, and even parts of their heritage during the 
Khmer Rouge regime, Cambodians have shown courage 
and enormous resiliency; 
Whereas, according to United States Census Bureau figures, 
there are approximately 206,053 Cambodians currently 
living in the United States, with a significant percentage 
of this population residing in the 37th Congressional Dis-
trict of California; 
Whereas the new generation of Cambodian-Americans con-
tinues to contribute to all aspects of American society as 
writers, doctors, professors, and community leaders; and 
Whereas the United Nations has taken affirmative steps to 
establish an international criminal tribunal to bring to 
justice the perpetrators of the Cambodian genocide: Now, 
therefore, be it
•HCON 146 IH 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) honors the victims of the genocide in Cam-
bodia that took place beginning in April 1975 and 
ending in January 1979; and 
(2) welcomes the establishment of an inter-
national criminal tribunal to bring to justice the per-
petrators of the Cambodian genocide.
Æ
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 147
Supporting the designation of a National American Waters Heritage Month 
each year. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 5, 2005
Mr. PAUL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Resources 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the designation of a National American Waters 
Heritage Month each year.
Whereas both civilian and military personnel are engaged in 
maritime activities that provide for the safety and protec-
tion of United States citizens; 
Whereas boatwrights and shipbuilders, including marine ar-
chitects, marine engineers, and maritime crews, made im-
portant contributions to United States history; 
Whereas marine scientists and maritime archeologists have 
played a vital role in preserving maritime artifacts and 
waters for future generations; 
Whereas United States ponds, lakes, rivers, bays, and bor-
dering oceans provide United States citizens with plenti-
•HCON 147 IH 
ful sources of fish and with natural resources for numer-
ous maritime recreational activities; 
Whereas technology advances in United States history have 
included steam, gasoline, diesel, and particular nuclear 
powered vessels; 
Whereas designating a National American Waters Heritage 
Month each year will serve as recognition of maritime 
transportation in the United States; 
Whereas designating a National American Waters Heritage 
Month each year will provide United States citizens with 
an opportunity to learn about, and reflect on, the role 
maritime transportation has played in United States his-
tory; and 
Whereas designating a National American Waters Heritage 
Month each year will provide United States citizens with 
an opportunity to learn about, and reflect on, the role 
maritime heritage and culture have played in the history 
of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors and recognizes the importance of the 
maritime heritage and culture of the United States 
and the people of the United States who have helped 
build that heritage; 
(2) encourages the President to issue a procla-
mation designating a National American Waters 
Heritage Month each year; and
•HCON 147 IH 
(3) urges government officials, educators, and 
all United States citizens to observe National Amer-
ican Waters Heritage Month with appropriate cere-
monies and activities to learn about the role mari-
time heritage and culture have played in United 
States history and reflect on the blessing United 
States water has bestowed upon United States citi-
zens.
Æ
109TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 149
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 57th anniversary of the
independence of the State of Israel.
109TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 149
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas in May 1948, the State of Israel was established as
a sovereign and independent nation;
Whereas the United States was one of the first nations to
recognize Israel, only 11 minutes after its creation;
Whereas Israel has provided the opportunity for Jews from
all over the world to reestablish their ancient homeland;
•HCON 149 EH
Whereas Israel is home to many religious sites which are sa-
cred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam;
Whereas Israel provided a refuge to Jews who survived the
horrors of the Holocaust and the evils committed by the
Nazis which were unprecedented in human history;
Whereas the people of Israel have established a unique, plu-
ralistic democracy which includes the freedoms cherished
by the people of the United States, including freedom of
speech, freedom of religion, freedom of association, free-
dom of the press, and government by the consent of the
governed;
Whereas Israel continues to serve as a shining model of
democratic values by regularly holding free and fair elec-
tions, promoting the free exchange of ideas, and vigor-
ously exercising in its Parliament, the Knesset, a demo-
cratic government that is fully representative of its citi-
zens;
Whereas Israel has bravely defended itself from attacks re-
peatedly since independence;
Whereas the Government of Israel has successfully worked
with the neighboring Governments of Egypt and Jordan
to establish peaceful, bilateral relations;
Whereas, despite the deaths of over one thousand innocent
Israelis at the hands of murderous, suicide bombers and
other terrorists during the past 4 years, the people of
Israel continue to seek peace with their Palestinian
neighbors;
Whereas the United States and Israel enjoy a strategic part-
nership based on shared mutual democratic values,
friendship, and respect;
•HCON 149 EH
Whereas the people of the United States share affinity with
the people of Israel and view Israel as a strong and trust-
ed ally; and
Whereas Israel has made significant global contributions in
the fields of science, medicine, and technology: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) recognizes the independence of the State of
Israel as a significant event in providing refuge and
a national homeland for the Jewish people;
(2) praises the efforts of President George W.
Bush and Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to create the
conditions for peace in the Middle East;
(3) commends the bipartisan commitment of all
United States administrations and United States
Congresses since 1948 to stand by Israel and work
for its security and well-being; and
(4) extends warm congratulations and best
wishes to the people of Israel as they celebrate the
57th anniversary of Israel’s independence.
Passed the House of Representatives May 23, 2005.
Attest:
Clerk.
(b) PUBLIC REPORT.—The Commission shall annually 
issue and publicize a report of the Commission on the 
progress made at Federal and State levels and on Indian 
lands in the reform of professional boxing, which shall in-
clude comments on issues of continuing concern to the Com-
mission. 
SEC. 13. SUNSET PROVISION. 
This Act shall cease to have effect 12 years after the 
date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 14. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be appro-
priated for the Commission for each fiscal year such sums 
as may be necessary for the Commission to perform its func-
tions for that fiscal year. 
(b) RECEIPTS CREDITED AS OFFSETTING COLLEC-
TIONS.—Notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, United 
States Code, any fee collected under this Act— 
(1) shall be credited as offsetting collections to 
the account that finances the activities and services 
for which the fee is imposed; 
(2) shall be available for expenditure only to pay 
the costs of activities and services for which the fee is 
imposed; and 
(3) shall remain available until expended.
(I) IN
GENERAL.—A subpoena 
may be issued under subparagraph 
(A) only— 
(aa) by the agreement of the 
chairman and the vice chairman; 
or 
(bb) by the affirmative vote 
of 5 members of the Commission. 
(II) 
SIGNATURE.—Subject 
to 
subclause (I), subpoenas issued under 
this subparagraph may be issued 
under the signature of the chairman 
or any member designated by a ma-
jority of the Commission, and may be 
served by any person designated by 
the chairman or by a member des-
ignated by a majority of the Commis-
sion. 
(ii) ENFORCEMENT.— 
(I) IN GENERAL.—In the case of 
contumacy or failure to obey a sub-
poena issued under clause (i), the 
United States district court for the ju-
dicial district in which the subpoenaed 
person resides, is served, or may be 
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘United 
States Boxing Commission Act’’. 
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. 
As used in this Act, the following defini-
tions apply: 
(1) COMMISSION.—The term ‘‘Commis-
sion’’ means the United States Boxing 
Commission established under section 3. 
(2) BOXER.—The term ‘‘boxer’’ means 
an individual who fights in a professional 
boxing match. 
(3) BOXING
COMMISSION.—The term 
‘‘boxing commission’’ means an entity au-
thorized under State or tribal law to reg-
ulate professional boxing matches. 
(4) INDIAN LANDS.—The term ‘‘Indian 
lands’’ has the meanings given that terms 
by paragraphs (4) of section 4 of the In-
dian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 
2703). 
(5) JUDGE.—The term ‘‘judge’’ means 
an official who scores a boxing match to 
determine the winner. 
(6) MANAGER.—The term ‘‘manager’’ 
means a person other than a promoter
who, under contract, agreement, or other 
arrangement with a boxer, undertakes to 
control or administer, directly or indi-
rectly, a boxing-related matter on behalf 
of that boxer, including a person who is 
a booking agent for a boxer. 
(7) MATCHMAKER.—The term ‘‘match-
maker’’ means a person that proposes, se-
lects, and arranges for boxers to partici-
pate in a professional boxing match. Such 
term does not include a hotel, casino, re-
sort, or other commercial establishment 
hosting or sponsoring a professional box-
ing match, or a provider of cable, sat-
ellite, or network television program-
ming, unless— 
(A) the hotel, casino, resort, or 
other commercial establishment, or 
provider of cable, satellite, or net-
work television programming is pri-
marily responsible for proposing, se-
lecting, and arranging for boxers to 
participate in the professional boxing 
match; and
III 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 149 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MAY 24, 2005 
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 57th anniversary of the independence of 
the State of Israel. 
Whereas in May 1948, the State of Israel was established as 
a sovereign and independent nation; 
Whereas the United States was one of the first nations to 
recognize Israel, only 11 minutes after its creation; 
Whereas Israel has provided the opportunity for Jews from 
all over the world to reestablish their ancient homeland;
HCON 149 RFS 
Whereas Israel is home to many religious sites which are sa-
cred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; 
Whereas Israel provided a refuge to Jews who survived the 
horrors of the Holocaust and the evils committed by the 
Nazis which were unprecedented in human history; 
Whereas the people of Israel have established a unique, plu-
ralistic democracy which includes the freedoms cherished 
by the people of the United States, including freedom of 
speech, freedom of religion, freedom of association, free-
dom of the press, and government by the consent of the 
governed; 
Whereas Israel continues to serve as a shining model of 
democratic values by regularly holding free and fair elec-
tions, promoting the free exchange of ideas, and vigor-
ously exercising in its Parliament, the Knesset, a demo-
cratic government that is fully representative of its citi-
zens; 
Whereas Israel has bravely defended itself from attacks re-
peatedly since independence; 
Whereas the Government of Israel has successfully worked 
with the neighboring Governments of Egypt and Jordan 
to establish peaceful, bilateral relations; 
Whereas, despite the deaths of over one thousand innocent 
Israelis at the hands of murderous, suicide bombers and 
other terrorists during the past 4 years, the people of 
Israel continue to seek peace with their Palestinian 
neighbors; 
Whereas the United States and Israel enjoy a strategic part-
nership based on shared mutual democratic values, 
friendship, and respect;
HCON 149 RFS 
Whereas the people of the United States share affinity with 
the people of Israel and view Israel as a strong and trust-
ed ally; and 
Whereas Israel has made significant global contributions in 
the fields of science, medicine, and technology: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) recognizes the independence of the State of 
Israel as a significant event in providing refuge and 
a national homeland for the Jewish people; 
(2) praises the efforts of President George W. 
Bush and Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to create the 
conditions for peace in the Middle East; 
(3) commends the bipartisan commitment of all 
United States administrations and United States 
Congresses since 1948 to stand by Israel and work 
for its security and well-being; and 
(4) extends warm congratulations and best 
wishes to the people of Israel as they celebrate the 
57th anniversary of Israel’s independence. 
Passed the House of Representatives May 23, 2005. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
(B) there is no other person pri-
marily responsible for proposing, se-
lecting, and arranging for boxers to 
participate in the match. 
(8) 
REFEREE.—The 
term 
‘‘referee’’ 
means the official inside the boxing ring 
who supervises the boxing match. 
(9) PROFESSIONAL BOXING MATCH.—The 
term ‘‘professional boxing match’’ means 
a boxing contest held in the United 
States between individuals for financial 
compensation. Such term does not in-
clude a boxing contest that is regulated 
by a duly recognized amateur sports or-
ganization, as approved by the Commis-
sion. 
(10) 
PROMOTER.—The 
term 
‘‘pro-
moter’’— 
(A) means the person primarily 
responsible 
for 
organizing, 
pro-
moting, and producing a professional 
boxing match; but 
(B) does not include a hotel, ca-
sino, resort, or other commercial es-
tablishment hosting or sponsoring a
professional boxing match, or a pro-
vider of cable, satellite, or network 
television programming, unless— 
(i) the hotel, casino, resort, or 
other commercial establishment, 
or provider of cable, satellite, or 
network television programming 
is primarily responsible for orga-
nizing, promoting, and producing 
the match; and 
(ii) there is no other person 
primarily responsible for orga-
nizing, promoting, and producing 
the match. 
(11) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means 
each of the 50 States, Puerto Rico, the 
District of Columbia, and any territory or 
possession of the United States, including 
the Virgin Islands. 
(12) SANCTIONING
ORGANIZATION.—The 
term ‘‘sanctioning organization’’ means 
an organization, other than a boxing 
commission, that sanctions professional 
boxing matches, ranks professional box-
ers, or charges a sanctioning fee for pro-
fessional boxing matches in the United 
States— 
(A) between boxers who are resi-
dents of different States; or 
(B) that are advertised, otherwise 
promoted, or broadcast (including 
closed circuit television) in interstate 
commerce. 
(13) SUSPENSION.—The term ‘‘suspen-
sion’’ includes within its meaning the 
temporary revocation of a boxing license. 
(14) TRIBAL ORGANIZATION.—The term 
‘‘tribal organization’’ has the same mean-
ing as in section 4(l) of the Indian Self- 
Determination and Education Assistance 
Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(l)). 
SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITED STATES BOXING COM-
MISSION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The United States Box-
ing Commission is established as a commis-
sion within the Department of Commerce. 
(b) MEMBERS.— 
(1) 
IN
GENERAL.—The 
Commission 
shall consist of 3 members appointed by