Bill sets new safety and pay rules for pro boxing, including large leagues
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Sponsor: Ted Cruz · Senator · TX
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Official title: Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Education
Introduced:
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The bill sets boxer safety, pay, and contract rules while letting large "unified boxing organizations" follow an alternative rulebook.
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What does this do?
This bill creates a new "unified boxing organization" category with alternative safety rules, including extra medical exams and conflict-of-interest protections. It also updates rules for all professional boxing, setting minimum pay, medical testing standards, insurance coverage, contract length limits, and drug testing requirements.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects professional boxers, boxing promoters, and large boxing organizations or leagues. State and tribal boxing commissions retain regulatory authority.
Why does it matter?
Boxers would gain safety protections, minimum pay, and contract limits, while promoters and organizations face new medical, administrative, and reporting obligations, including reports to the Federal Trade Commission.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 30, 2026
- Senate committeeYou are here · Sep 16, 2026
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.