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Bill119th CongressFiled Jul 23, 2025Sports and Recreation
H.R. 4624

Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Feb 25, 2026)

Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026

This bill authorizes the establishment of private-sector Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) and otherwise expands the regulatory framework for professional boxing. (See CRS Report IF12982 for an overview of the federal regulation of professional boxing in the United States.)

Under the bill, UBOs may organize matches involving boxers contracted with the UBO and must comply with other regulations with respect to such matches (e.g., conduct matches under the authority of a state boxing commission). UBOs also operate alongside existing professional boxing organizations (e.g., World Boxing Council (WBC)).

UBOs must meet certain additional requirements, for example

  • the UBO must implement an anti-doping program that includes drug testing in advance of matches,
  • boxers age 40 or older must receive supplemental physical examinations,
  • each match must have at least two ambulances on site, and
  • boxers must have access to equipment and facilities that are operated by the UBO for training and rehabilitation.

The bill also expands the required health insurance coverage and minimum pay for all professional boxers.

Further, the bill requires state boxing commissions to establish procedures to ensure that drug tests are administered for title matches and at random for all other matches.

What just happenedMar 25, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3](R-GA)Sponsor
13 cosponsors8 D5 R
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  1. Mar 25, 2026IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Mar 24, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Mar 24, 2026FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2641-2643)

  4. Mar 24, 2026Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2641-2643)

  5. Mar 24, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4624.

  6. Mar 24, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2641-2647)

  7. Mar 24, 2026FloorH30300

    Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Feb 25, 2026CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 449.

  9. Feb 25, 2026DischargeH12300

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Feb 25, 2026Committee5500

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Feb 25, 2026CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-524, Part I.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  12. Feb 25, 2026Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-524, Part I.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  13. Jan 21, 2026Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 4.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  14. Jan 21, 2026Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Education and Workforce Committee
  15. Jul 23, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  16. Jul 23, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  17. Jul 23, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Jul 23, 2025IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026 — Informed