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Input: Consider Input: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Columbia River Habitat Protection 
and Recreational Access Act of 1997''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    The Congress makes the following findings:
            (1) The 51-mile stretch of the Columbia River, known as the 
        ``Hanford Reach'', provides 80 percent of the fall Chinook 
        salmon in the river system, critical habitat for wildlife, a 
        high-quality waterfowl sanctuary, as well as numerous scenic, 
        historic, and recreational opportunities for the public.
            (2) In 1996 Congress, through Public Law 104-333, 
        prohibited damming, dredging, channeling, or other such 
        activities along the Hanford Reach in order to help preserve 
        and protect the unique environmental benefits of the region.
            (3) The lands surrounding the Hanford Reach area of the 
        Columbia River, Washington, should be properly managed in order 
        to protect plant, fish, wildlife, cultural, recreational, and 
        scenic resources, while preserving access to these lands.
            (4) Recognizing the unique and pristine values of the area, 
        local citizens in cooperation with Federal and State 
        authorities have developed a comprehensive protection plan 
        which has enhanced salmon habitat along the Hanford Reach. This 
        plan, known as the Vernita Bar Agreement, has preserved the 
        free flowing, riparian character of the Hanford Reach, and 
        serves as a blueprint for further successful management along 
        the Columbia River.
            (5) Although dozens of local, State, and Federal 
        environmental protection and management laws and regulations 
        exist for the Hanford Reach, management efforts can be better 
        integrated and can lead to more efficient use of public 
        resources and improved habitat and recreation management.
            (6) Several of the areas adjacent to the Hanford Reach of 
        the Columbia River, including lands known as the Wahluke Slope, 
        currently owned by the United States, have been extensively 
        studied and reviewed through environmental impact statements 
        and have been declared environmentally sound and certified 
        suitable for conveyance.
            (7) Inasmuch as Federal financial resources are 
        constrained, joint partnerships among Federal, State, and local 
        entities can provide long-term habitat and wildlife management, 
        maintain recreational opportunities, and develop a responsible 
        and environmentally sound local land use plan for the region.
            (8) The people and the governments of Benton, Franklin, 
        Grant, and Adams Counties desire to enter into such a 
        partnership with the State of Washington and the United States 
        to ensure the continued protection of plant, fish, wildlife, 
        cultural, recreational, and scenic resources on the lands 
        surrounding the Hanford Reach.
            (9) Such a cooperative partnership will provide a forum for 
        public input from the entire region and ensure the long-term 
        protection of the river as wild, scenic, and accessible.
            (10) Congress recommends the formation of a commission, of 
        which a majority of the members of such a commission represent 
        the local entities, to ensure that the above goals are achieved 
        and to maintain maximum involvement by the citizens of Benton, 
        Franklin, Grant, and Adams Counties.

SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

    For purposes of this Act--
            (1) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy;
            (2) the term ``Hanford Works'' means the property 
        represented as ``Department of Energy'' under the Land Status 
        Legend on the Bureau of Land Management topographic map of 
        Priest Rapids, Washington, Edition-1991; and
            (3) the term ``Commission'' means the Hanford Reach 
        Protection and Management Commission.

SEC. 4. GENERAL AUTHORITY; PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS.

    (a) Authority.--As soon as practicable after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary for no consideration shall convey 
to the governmental entities referred to in subsection (b) all right, 
title, and interest of the United States in and to the properties 
described in subsection (b).
    (b) Conveyances.--
            (1) State of washington.--The Secretary shall convey to the 
        State of Washington the property that consists of the portion 
        of the Hanford Works that runs along both banks of the Columbia 
        River and lies within the one quarter mile to the north of the 
        mean high water mark on the north bank of the Columbia River, 
        and that lies within the one quarter mile to the south of the 
        mean high water mark on the south bank of the Columbia River.
            (2) Adams county, washington.--The Secretary shall convey 
        to Adams County, Washington, the property that consists of the 
        portion of the Hanford Works that lies within Adams County, 
        Washington.
            (3) Grant county, washington.--The Secretary shall convey 
        to Grant County, Washington, the property that consists of the 
        portion of the Hanford Works that lies within Grant County, 
        Washington, to the north of the Columbia River and that is not 
        part of the conveyance made pursuant to paragraph (1) of this 
        subsection.
            (4) Franklin county, washington.--The Secretary shall 
        convey to Franklin County, Washington, the property that 
        consists of the portion of Hanford Works that lies within 
        Franklin County, Washington, to the north of the Columbia River 
        and that is not part of the conveyance made pursuant to 
        paragraph (1) of this subsection.
            (5) Additional properties.--In addition to properties 
        described in paragraphs (1) through (4), the Secretary may 
        convey to a State or local government referred to in paragraphs 
        (1) through (4) such property within the Hanford Works as the 
        Secretary and the State or local government agree is 
        appropriate to carry out this Act.

SEC. 5. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

    (a) Special Rules for State of Washington.--
            (1) Environmental safety.--The conveyance made under 
        section 4(b)(1) shall be made only after the Administrator of 
        the Environmental Protection Agency certifies to the Secretary 
        that--
                    (A) the properties described in section 4(b)(1) are 
                clean of hazardous, toxic, or radioactive materials or 
                substances;
                    (B) all corrective, remedial, or response actions 
                have been completed; and
                    (C) all obligations of the Secretary at the Hanford 
                Nuclear Reservation under the Comprehensive 
                Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 
                of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) and other applicable 
                laws have been fulfilled.
            (2) Federal leaseholds.--Any leasehold interest by any 
        agency of the United States on lands described under section 
        4(b) shall terminate upon enactment of this Act, and such 
        interest shall be transferred pursuant to section 4.
            (3) Water rights and utility easements.--The conveyances 
        under section 4 shall be made subject to all existing water 
        rights and all easements and rights of any public and private 
        utility districts which operate and maintain transmission and 
        generation facilities along the lands described under section 
        4.
    (b) Establishment of Hanford Reach Protection and Management 
Commission.--Not later than 6 months after the conveyances under 
section 4(b)(1) are made, the State of Washington shall enter into a 
written joint agreement with the governments of Benton, Franklin, and 
Grant Counties to establish the Hanford Reach Protection and Management 
Commission as follows:
            (1) Membership appointment.--The Commission shall be 
        composed of 7 members. As soon as practicable, but not more 
        than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
        members shall be appointed as follows:
                    (A) One member who shall be a resident of Benton 
                County, appointed by the government of such county.
                    (B) One member who shall be a resident of Franklin 
                County, appointed by the government of such county.
                    (C) One member who shall be a resident of Grant 
                County, appointed by the government of such county.
                    (D) One member who shall be a resident of the State 
                of Washington, appointed by the Governor of the State 
                of Washington.
                    (E) One member who shall be a resident of the State 
                of Washington, appointed by the Secretary of Energy.
                    (F) One member who shall be a resident of the State 
                of Washington, appointed by the Secretary of the 
                Interior.
                    (G) One member who shall be a resident of any 
                county in the State of Washington through or along 
                which the Columbia River runs, appointed by a majority 
                vote of the other members of the Commission.
            (2) Terms of office.--The length of the terms of office of 
        the members appointed under (1) shall be fixed by each 
        appointing governmental entity at the time of appointment, but 
        no term shall exceed 4 years.
            (3) Vacancy.--Any vacancy that may occur prior to the 
        expiration of a member's term shall be filled for the balance 
        of such term by appointment made by the entity which appointed 
        the vacating member.
            (4) Restriction.--Except as provided herein, no person 
        shall be appointed to the Commission who is an employee, agent, 
        or independent contractor of the United States or any agency 
        thereof.
            (5) Failure to appoint.--In the event a member has not been 
        appointed within 6 months of the establishment of the 
        Commission, any such vacancy shall be filled by joint 
        appointment by the governments of Benton, Franklin, and Grant 
        Counties.
            (6) Establishment of commission authority.--As soon as 
        practicable after the appointment of a majority of the members 
        of the Commission, such members shall be authorized to convene 
        meetings of the Commission and to adopt rules and provisions 
        governing the administration, voting, meeting, terms of 
        service, and finances of the Commission. The first meeting 
        shall be held no later than 1 year from the date of the 
        establishment of the Commission.
            (7) Development of hanford reach protection and management 
        plan.--
                    (A) The primary duty of the Commission shall be to 
                develop and implement a plan to manage the lands 
                conveyed pursuant to section 4(b)(1) to protect and 
                enhance plant resources, fish and wildlife resources, 
                cultural resources, recreational access, and other uses 
                or resources prescribed by the Commission.
                    (B) From the date the conveyances under section 
                4(b)(1) are made until such time as a permanent 
                protection and management plan is approved by the 
                Commission, the lands conveyed pursuant to such section 
                shall be managed under an interim management plan 
                approved by the governments of Benton, Franklin, and 
                Grant Counties, which shall be consistent with the 
                purposes of this Act.
    (c) Nonperformance of State of Washington, Transfer to and 
Management by Counties Authorized.--If the State of Washington does not 
fulfill its obligations under subsection (b), all right, title, and 
interest to the property conveyed pursuant to section 4(b)(1) shall be 
transferred to the counties, with the consent of such counties, in 
which the lands are situated in order to carry out the purposes of this 
Act, and the governments of such counties shall jointly establish the 
Commission pursuant to subsection (b) and to provide for the management 
of the lands conveyed pursuant to section 4(b)(1).
    (d) Reversion and Right To Reenter.--If the State of Washington 
does not fulfill its obligations under subsection (b), and if the 
governments of Benton, Franklin, and Grant Counties do not fulfill 
their obligations under subsection (c), all right, title, and interest 
to the property conveyed pursuant to section 4(b)(1) shall revert to 
the United States and the United States shall have the right of 
immediate entry thereon.
    (e) Use of Federal Resources Authorized.--The Secretary of the 
Interior may enter into agreements with the State of Washington and the 
governmental entities referred to in paragraphs (1) through (4) of 
section 4(b) to allow the utilization of personnel, and the provision 
of technical and financial assistance from the United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service to assist the county governments in the administration 
and management of the lands transferred under this Act.
    (f) Special Rule for Adams County, Grant County, and Franklin 
County.--The properties described under paragraphs (2) through (4) of 
section 4(b) shall be conveyed only after Adams County, Grant County, 
and Franklin County, Washington, have submitted a written report to the 
Secretary of the Interior which shall include--
            (1) a risk analysis of debris slides in the White Bluffs 
        Wasteway;
            (2) any recommendations necessary to address the risk of 
        such slides; and
            (3) a comprehensive land use plan of the Wahluke Slope.

Output: Columbia River Habitat Protection and Recreational Access Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to convey to the State of Washington and to Adams, Grant, and Franklin counties in Washington specified portions of the Hanford Works, an area of property along the Columbia River in Washington.  Allows such conveyances only after the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency has made specified certifications to the Secretary with respect to the appropriate environmental cleanup of such area. 
Directs the State of Washington to enter into a joint agreement with Benton, Franklin, and Grant Counties to establish the Hanford Reach Protection and Management Commission, which shall develop and implement a plan to manage the lands conveyed by the Secretary in order to protect and enhance plant, fish and wildlife, and cultural resources, as well as recreational access to, and other uses of, Hanford Reach (a 51-mile stretch of land along the Columbia River containing fish, wildlife, and other resources). 
Requires Adams, Grant, and Franklin Counties to submit to the Secretary:  (1) a risk analysis of debris slides in the White Bluffs Wasteway; and (2) a comprehensive land use plan of the Wahluke Slope.


Input: Consider Input: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Weather Modification Research and 
Technology Transfer Authorization Act of 2005''.

SEC. 2. PURPOSE.

    It is the purpose of this Act to develop and implement a 
comprehensive and coordinated national weather modification policy and 
a national cooperative Federal and State program of weather 
modification research and development.

SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

    In this Act:
            (1) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the Weather 
        Modification Advisory and Research Board.
            (2) Executive director.--The term ``Executive Director'' 
        means the Executive Director of the Weather Modification 
        Advisory and Research Board.
            (3) Research and development.--The term ``research and 
        development'' means theoretical analysis, exploration, 
        experimentation, and the extension of investigative findings 
        and theories of scientific or technical nature into practical 
        application for experimental and demonstration purposes, 
        including the experimental production and testing of models, 
        devices, equipment, materials, and processes.
            (4) Weather modification.--The term ``weather 
        modification'' means changing or controlling, or attempting to 
        change or control, by artificial methods the natural 
        development of atmospheric cloud forms or precipitation forms 
        which occur in the troposphere.

SEC. 4. WEATHER MODIFICATION ADVISORY AND RESEARCH BOARD ESTABLISHED.

    (a) In General.--There is established in the Department of Commerce 
the Weather Modification Advisory and Research Board.
    (b) Membership.--
            (1) In general.--The Board shall consist of 11 members 
        appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, of whom--
                    (A) at least 1 shall be a representative of the 
                American Meteorological Society;
                    (B) at least 1 shall be a representative of the 
                American Society of Civil Engineers;
                    (C) at least 1 shall be a representative of the 
                National Academy of Sciences;
                    (D) at least 1 shall be a representative of the 
                National Center for Atmospheric Research of the 
                National Science Foundation;
                    (E) at least 2 shall be representatives of the 
                National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the 
                Department of Commerce;
                    (F) at least 1 shall be a representative of 
                institutions of higher education or research 
                institutes; and
                    (G) at least 1 shall be a representative of a State 
                that is currently supporting operational weather 
                modification projects.
            (2) Tenure.--A member of the Board serves at the pleasure 
        of the Secretary of Commerce.
            (3) Vacancies.--Any vacancy on the Board shall be filled in 
        the same manner as the original appointment.
    (b) Advisory Committees.--The Board may establish advisory 
committees to advise the Board and to make recommendations to the Board 
concerning legislation, policies, administration, research, and other 
matters.
    (c) Initial Meeting.--Not later than 30 days after the date on 
which all members of the Board have been appointed, the Board shall 
hold its first meeting.
    (d) Meetings.--The Board shall meet at the call of the Chair.
    (e) Quorum.--A majority of the members of the Board shall 
constitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold hearings.
    (f) Chair and Vice Chair.--The Board shall select a Chair and Vice 
Chair from among its members.

SEC. 5. DUTIES OF THE BOARD.

    (a) Promotion of Research and Development.--In order to assist in 
expanding the theoretical and practical knowledge of weather 
modification, the Board shall promote and fund research and 
development, studies, and investigations with respect to--
            (1) improved forecast and decisionmaking technologies for 
        weather modification operations, including tailored computer 
        workstations and software and new observation systems with 
        remote sensors; and
            (2) assessments and evaluations of the efficacy of weather 
        modification, both purposeful (including cloud-seeding 
        operations) and inadvertent (including downwind effects and 
        anthropogenic effects).
    (b) Financial Assistance.--Unless the use of the money is 
restricted or subject to any limitations provided by law, the Board 
shall use amounts in the Weather Modification Research and Development 
Fund--
            (1) to pay its expenses in the administration of this Act; 
        and
            (2) to provide for research and development with respect to 
        weather modifications by grants to, or contracts or cooperative 
        arrangements with, public or private agencies.
    (c) Report.--The Board shall submit to the Secretary of Commerce 
biennially a report on its findings and research results.

SEC. 6. POWERS OF THE BOARD.

    (a) Studies, Investigations, and Hearings.--The Board may make any 
studies or investigations, obtain any information, and hold any 
hearings necessary or proper to administer or enforce this Act or any 
rules or orders issued under this Act.
    (b) Personnel.--The Board may employ, as provided for in 
appropriations Acts, an Executive Director and other support staff 
necessary to perform duties and functions under this Act.
    (c) Cooperation With Other Agencies.--The Board may cooperate with 
public or private agencies to promote the purposes of this Act.
    (d) Cooperative Agreements.--The Board may enter into cooperative 
agreements with the head of any department or agency of the United 
States, an appropriate official of any State or political subdivision 
of a State, or an appropriate official of any private or public agency 
or organization for conducting weather modification activities or 
cloud-seeding operations.
    (e) Conduct and Contracts for Research and Development.--The 
Executive Director, with the approval of the Board, may conduct and may 
contract for research and development activities relating to the 
purpose described in section 2.

SEC. 7. COOPERATION WITH THE WEATHER MODIFICATION OPERATIONS AND 
              RESEARCH BOARD.

    The heads of the departments and agencies of the United States and 
the heads of any other public or private agencies and institutions that 
receive research funds from the United States shall, to the extent 
possible, give full support and cooperation to the Board and to 
initiate independent research and development programs that address 
weather modifications.

SEC. 8. FUNDING.

    (a) In General.--There is established within the Treasury of the 
United States the Weather Modification Research and Development Fund, 
which shall consist of amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection (b) 
or received by the Board under subsection (c).
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to the Board for the purposes of carrying out this Act 
$10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2015. Any sums 
appropriated under this subsection shall remain available, without 
fiscal year limitation, until expended.
    (c) Gifts.--The Board may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or 
donations of services or property.

Output: Weather Modification Research and Technology Transfer Authorization Act of 2005 - Establishes in the Department of Commerce the Weather Modification Advisory and Research Board to promote and fund research and development (R&D), studies, and investigations with respect to: (1) improved forecast and decisionmaking technologies for weather modification operations, including tailored computer workstations and software and new observation systems with remote sensors; and (2) assessments and evaluations of the efficacy of weather modification, both purposeful (including cloud-seeding operations) and inadvertent (including downwind effects and anthropogenic effects).

Establishes within the U.S. Treasury the Weather Modification Research and Development Fund. Directs the Board, unless the use of the money is restricted or subject to any limitations provided by law, to use amounts in the Fund to: (1) pay its expenses in the administration of this Act; and (2) provide for R&D with respect to weather modifications by grants to, or contracts or cooperative arrangements with, public or private agencies.


Input: Consider Input: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Professional Boxing Safety Act of 
1996''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

    For purposes of this Act:
        (1) Boxer.--The term ``boxer'' means an individual who fights 
    in a professional boxing match.
        (2) Boxing commission.--(A) The term ``boxing commission'' 
    means an entity authorized under State law to regulate professional 
    boxing matches.
        (3) Boxer registry.--The term ``boxer registry'' means any 
    entity certified by the Association of Boxing Commissions for the 
    purposes of maintaining records and identification of boxers.
        (4) Licensee.--The term ``licensee'' means an individual who 
    serves as a trainer, second, or cut man for a boxer.
        (5) Manager.--The term ``manager'' means a person who receives 
    compensation for service as an agent or representative of a boxer.
        (6) Matchmaker.--The term ``matchmaker'' means a person that 
    proposes, selects, and arranges the boxers to participate in a 
    professional boxing match.
        (7) Physician.--The term ``physician'' means a doctor of 
    medicine legally authorized to practice medicine by the State in 
    which the physician performs such function or action.
        (8) 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 include 
    a boxing contest that is regulated by an amateur sports 
    organization.
        (9) Promoter.--The term ``promoter'' means the person primarily 
    responsible for organizing, promoting, and producing a professional 
    boxing match.
        (10) 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.

SEC. 3. PURPOSES.

    The purposes of this Act are--
        (1) to improve and expand the system of safety precautions that 
    protects the welfare of professional boxers; and
        (2) to assist State boxing commissions to provide proper 
    oversight for the professional boxing industry in the United 
    States.

SEC. 4. BOXING MATCHES IN STATES WITHOUT BOXING COMMISSIONS.

    No person may arrange, promote, organize, produce, or fight in a 
professional boxing match held in a State that does not have a boxing 
commission unless the match is supervised by a boxing commission from 
another State and subject to the most recent version of the recommended 
regulatory guidelines certified and published by the Association of 
Boxing Commissions as well as any additional relevant professional 
boxing regulations and requirements of such other State.

SEC. 5. SAFETY STANDARDS.

    No person may arrange, promote, organize, produce, or fight in a 
professional boxing match without meeting each of the following 
requirements or an alternative requirement in effect under regulations 
of a boxing commission that provides equivalent protection of the 
health and safety of boxers:
        (1) A physical examination of each boxer by a physician 
    certifying whether or not the boxer is physically fit to safely 
    compete, copies of which must be provided to the boxing commission.
        (2) Except as otherwise expressly provided under regulation of 
    a boxing commission promulgated subsequent to the enactment of this 
    Act, an ambulance or medical personnel with appropriate 
    resuscitation equipment continuously present on site.
        (3) A physician continuously present at ringside.
        (4) Health insurance for each boxer to provide medical coverage 
    for any injuries sustained in the match.

SEC. 6. REGISTRATION.

    (a) Requirements.--Each boxer shall register with--
        (1) the boxing commission of the State in which such boxer 
    resides; or
        (2) in the case of a boxer who is a resident of a foreign 
    country, or a State in which there is no boxing commission, the 
    boxing commission of any State that has such a commission.
    (b) Identification Card.--
        (1) Issuance.--A boxing commission shall issue to each 
    professional boxer who registers in accordance with subsection (a), 
    an identification card that contains each of the following:
            (A) A recent photograph of the boxer.
            (B) The social security number of the boxer (or, in the 
        case of a foreign boxer, any similar citizen identification 
        number or professional boxer number from the country of 
        residence of the boxer).
            (C) A personal identification number assigned to the boxer 
        by a boxing registry.
        (2) Renewal.--Each professional boxer shall renew his or her 
    identification card at least once every 2 years.
        (3) Presentation.--Each professional boxer shall present his or 
    her identification card to the appropriate boxing commission not 
    later than the time of the weigh-in for a professional boxing 
    match.

SEC. 7. REVIEW.

    (a) Procedures.--Each boxing commission shall establish each of the 
following procedures:
        (1) Procedures to evaluate the professional records and 
    physician's certification of each boxer participating in a 
    professional boxing match in the State, and to deny authorization 
    for a boxer to fight where appropriate.
        (2) Procedures to ensure that, except as provided in subsection 
    (b), no boxer is permitted to box while under suspension from any 
    boxing commission due to--
            (A) a recent knockout or series of consecutive losses;
            (B) an injury, requirement for a medical procedure, or 
        physician denial of certification;
            (C) failure of a drug test; or
            (D) the use of false aliases, or falsifying, or attempting 
        to falsify, official identification cards or documents.
        (3) Procedures to review a suspension where appealed by a 
    boxer, including an opportunity for a boxer to present 
    contradictory evidence.
        (4) Procedures to revoke a suspension where a boxer--
            (A) was suspended under subparagraph (A) or (B) of 
        paragraph (2) of this subsection, and has furnished further 
        proof of a sufficiently improved medical or physical condition; 
        or
            (B) furnishes proof under subparagraph (C) or (D) of 
        paragraph (2) that a suspension was not, or is no longer, 
        merited by the facts.
    (b) Suspension in Another State.--A boxing commission may allow a 
boxer who is under suspension in any State to participate in a 
professional boxing match--
        (1) for any reason other than those listed in subsection (a) if 
    such commission notifies in writing and consults with the 
    designated official of the suspending State's boxing commission 
    prior to the grant of approval for such individual to participate 
    in that professional boxing match; or
        (2) if the boxer appeals to the Association of Boxing 
    Commissions, and the Association of Boxing Commissions determines 
    that the suspension of such boxer was without sufficient grounds, 
    for an improper purpose, or not related to the health and safety of 
    the boxer or the purposes of this Act.

SEC. 8. REPORTING.

    Not later than 48 business hours after the conclusion of a 
professional boxing match, the supervising boxing commission shall 
report the results of such boxing match and any related suspensions to 
each boxer registry.

SEC. 9. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

    No member or employee of a boxing commission, no person who 
administers or enforces State boxing laws, and no member of the 
Association of Boxing Commissions may belong to, contract with, or 
receive any compensation from, any person who sanctions, arranges, or 
promotes professional boxing matches or who otherwise has a financial 
interest in an active boxer currently registered with a boxer registry. 
For purposes of this section, the term ``compensation'' does not 
include funds held in escrow for payment to another person in 
connection with a professional boxing match. The prohibition set forth 
in this section shall not apply to any contract entered into, or any 
reasonable compensation received, by a boxing commission to supervise a 
professional boxing match in another State as described in section 4.

SEC. 10. ENFORCEMENT.

    (a) Injunctions.--Whenever the Attorney General of the United 
States has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaged in a 
violation of this Act, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in 
the appropriate district court of the United States requesting such 
relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining 
order, or other order, against the person, as the Attorney General 
determines to be necessary to restrain the person from continuing to 
engage in, sanction, promote, or otherwise participate in a 
professional boxing match in violation of this Act.
    (b) Criminal Penalties.--
        (1) Managers, promoters, matchmakers, and licensees.--Any 
    manager, promoter, matchmaker, and licensee who knowingly violates, 
    or coerces or causes any other person to violate, any provision of 
    this Act shall, upon conviction, be imprisoned for not more than 1 
    year or fined not more than $20,000, or both.
        (2) Conflict of interest.--Any member or employee of a boxing 
    commission, any person who administers or enforces State boxing 
    laws, and any member of the Association of Boxing Commissions who 
    knowingly violates section 9 of this Act shall, upon conviction, be 
    imprisoned for not more than 1 year or fined not more than $20,000, 
    or both.
        (3) Boxers.--Any boxer who knowingly violates any provision of 
    this Act shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $1,000.

SEC. 11. NOTIFICATION OF SUPERVISING BOXING COMMISSION.

    Each promoter who intends to hold a professional boxing match in a 
State that does not have a boxing commission shall, not later than 14 
days before the intended date of that match, provide written 
notification to the supervising boxing commission designated under 
section 4. Such notification shall contain each of the following:
        (1) Assurances that, with respect to that professional boxing 
    match, all applicable requirements of this Act will be met.
        (2) The name of any person who, at the time of the submission 
    of the notification--
            (A) is under suspension from a boxing commission; and
            (B) will be involved in organizing or participating in the 
        event.
        (3) For any individual listed under paragraph (2), the identity 
    of the boxing commission that issued the suspension described in 
    paragraph (2)(A).

SEC. 12. STUDIES.

    (a) Pension.--The Secretary of Labor shall conduct a study on the 
feasibility and cost of a national pension system for boxers, including 
potential funding sources.
    (b) Health, Safety and Equipment.--The Secretary of Health and 
Human Services shall conduct a study to develop recommendations for 
health, safety, and equipment standards for boxers and for professional 
boxing matches.
    (c) Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall submit a report to the 
Congress on the findings of the study conducted pursuant to subsection 
(a). Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit a report to the 
Congress on the findings of the study conducted pursuant to subsection 
(b).

SEC. 13. PROFESSIONAL BOXING MATCHES CONDUCTED ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS.

    (a) Definitions.--For purposes of this section, the following 
definitions shall apply:
        (1) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian tribe'' has the same 
    meaning as in section 4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and 
    Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(e)).
        (2) Reservation.--The term ``reservation'' means the 
    geographically defined area over which a tribal organization 
    exercises governmental jurisdiction.
        (3) Tribal organization.--The term ``tribal organization'' has 
    the same meaning as in section 4(l) of the Indian Self-
    Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(l)).
    (b) Requirements.--
        (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a 
    tribal organization of an Indian tribe may, upon the initiative of 
    the tribal organization--
            (A) regulate professional boxing matches held within the 
        reservation under the jurisdiction of that tribal organization; 
        and
            (B) carry out that regulation or enter into a contract with 
        a boxing commission to carry out that regulation.
        (2) Standards and licensing.--If a tribal organization 
    regulates professional boxing matches pursuant to paragraph (1), 
    the tribal organization shall, by tribal ordinance or resolution, 
    establish and provide for the implementation of health and safety 
    standards, licensing requirements, and other requirements relating 
    to the conduct of professional boxing matches that are at least as 
    restrictive as--
            (A) the otherwise applicable standards and requirements of 
        a State in which the reservation is located; or
            (B) the most recently published version of the recommended 
        regulatory guidelines certified and published by the 
        Association of Boxing Commissions.

SEC. 14. RELATIONSHIP WITH STATE LAW.

    Nothing in this Act shall prohibit a State from adopting or 
enforcing supplemental or more stringent laws or regulations not 
inconsistent with this Act, or criminal, civil, or administrative fines 
for violations of such laws or regulations.

SEC. 15. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    The provisions of this Act shall take effect on January 1, 1997, 
except as follows:
        (1) Section 9 shall not apply to an otherwise authorized boxing 
    commission in the Commonwealth of Virginia until July 1, 1998.
        (2) Sections 5 through 9 shall take effect on July 1, 1997.

                               Speaker of the House of Representatives.

                            Vice President of the United States and    
                                               President of the Senate.


Output: Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 - Prohibits any person from arranging, promoting, organizing, producing, or fighting in a professional boxing match held in a State that has no boxing commission unless the match is:  (1) supervised by a commission from another State; and (2) subject to the most recent Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) guidelines, as well as any additional relevant professional regulations and requirements of such other State. Requires, for any professional boxing match:  (1) a physical examination of each boxer to determine fitness to compete; (2) the presence of an ambulance or medical personnel and a physician on site; and (3) health insurance coverage for each boxer. 
(Sec. 6) Requires each professional boxer to register with the commission of the State in which such boxer resides or, in the case of a boxer who is a resident of a foreign country or a State in which there is no such commission, the commission of any other State. 
Directs a commission to issue to each registering boxer an identification card that contains a recent photograph, a social security or similar identification number, and a personal identification number assigned by a boxing registry. 
(Sec. 7) Directs each commission to establish procedures to:  (1) evaluate the professional records and physician's certification of each boxer participating in a match in the State and to deny fight authorization where appropriate; (2) ensure that no boxer is permitted to box while under suspension from any commission due to a recent knockout or series of consecutive losses, an injury, a required medical procedure, a physician denial of certification, failure of a drug test, or use of false aliases, identification cards, or documents; (3) review a suspension when appealed by a boxer; and (4) revoke a suspension where appropriate proof is presented that a suspension was not, or is no longer, merited by the facts.  Authorizes a commission to allow a boxer who is under suspension in any State to participate in a boxing match:  (1) for any reason other than those listed above if such commission notifies the suspending commission in writing prior to its approval; or (2) if the boxer appeals to the ABC and the ABC determines that the suspension was without sufficient grounds, for an improper purpose, or not related to the boxer's health or safety or the purposes of this Act. 
(Sec. 8) Requires the supervising commission, within 48 business hours after the conclusion of a fight, to report fight results and any related suspensions to each boxer registry. 
(Sec. 9) Outlines conflict-of-interest requirements for commission members or employees, persons who administer or enforce State boxing laws, and members of the ABC. 
(Sec. 10) Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action against persons in violation of this Act for appropriate relief, including match injunctions. 
Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. 
(Sec. 11) Requires each promoter who intends to hold a match in a State that does not have a boxing commission, at least 14 days before such fight, to provide written notification to the supervising boxing authority containing:  (1) assurances that the requirements of this Act will be met; and (2) the identity of any participating fighter who is under suspension from a boxing commission and the identity of such commission. 
(Sec. 12) Requires a study by:  (1) the Secretary of Labor on the feasibility and cost of a national pension system for boxers; and (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop recommendations for health, safety, and equipment standards for boxers and matches. 
(Sec. 13) Authorizes an Indian tribal organization to regulate, or enter into a contract for a boxing commission to regulate, matches held on a reservation.  Requires a tribal organization that regulates its own matches to establish and implement health and safety standards, licensing, and related requirements that are at least as restrictive as:  (1) the standards of the State in which the reservation is located; or (2) the most recent ABC guidelines.