(1) MEMBERS OF COMMISSION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Each member of the 
Commission shall be compensated at a rate 
equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate 
of basic pay prescribed for level IV of the Exec-
utive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, 
United States Code, for each day (including 
travel time) during which such member is en-
gaged in the performance of the duties of the 
Commission. 
(B) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—The members of 
the Commission shall be allowed travel ex-
penses, including per diem in lieu of subsist-
ence, at rates authorized for employees of agen-
cies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, 
United States Code, while away from their 
homes or regular places of business in the per-
formance of services for the Commission. 
(2) EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
AND
STAFF.—The 
Commission shall fix the compensation of the Execu-
tive Director, the General Counsel, and other per-
sonnel of the Commission. The rate of pay for the 
Executive Director, the General Counsel, and other 
personnel may not exceed the rate payable for level
V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of 
title 5, United States Code. 
SEC. 3. FUNCTIONS. 
(a) PRIMARY FUNCTIONS.—The primary functions of 
the Commission are— 
(1) to protect the general interests of boxers 
consistent with the provisions of this Act; and 
(2) to ensure uniformity, fairness, and integrity 
in professional boxing. 
(b) SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS.—The Commission shall— 
(1) promulgate uniform standards for profes-
sional boxing in consultation with the Association of 
Boxing Commissions; 
(2) except as otherwise determined by the Com-
mission, oversee all professional boxing matches in 
the United States; 
(3) work with the boxing commissions of the 
several States and tribal organizations to improve 
the status and standards of professional boxing in 
the United States; 
(4) 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 
applicable to professional boxing matches in the 
United States are vigorously, effectively, and fairly 
enforced; 
(5) review State boxing commission regulations 
for professional boxing and provide assistance to 
such authorities in meeting minimum standards pre-
scribed by the Commission under this Act; 
(6) 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 
(7) promulgate rules, regulations, and guidance, 
and take any other action necessary and proper to 
accomplish the purposes of, and consistent with, the 
provisions of this Act. 
(c) 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. 4. LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF BOXING PER-
SONNEL. 
(a) LICENSING.— 
(1) REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSE.—No person 
may compete in a professional boxing match or serve 
as a boxing manager, boxing promoter, or sanc-
tioning organization for a professional boxing match 
except as provided in a license granted to that per-
son under this subsection. 
(2) APPLICATION AND TERM.— 
(A) 
IN
GENERAL.—The 
Commission 
shall— 
(i) establish application procedures, 
forms, and fees; 
(ii) establish and publish appropriate 
standards for licenses granted under this 
section; and 
(iii) issue a license to any person who, 
as determined by the Commission, meets 
the standards established by the Commis-
sion under this Act. 
(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.