(March 24th) The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on H.R. 4624, the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, today, March 24, 2026. This bipartisan bill, introduced in July 2025 by Rep. Brian Jack (R-GA) and Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS), aims to update federal boxing regulations for the first time since the 2000 Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act.

The House convenes at 2:00 PM Eastern, with votes starting around 6:30 PM under Suspension of the Rules. This limits debate to 40 minutes, bans amendments, and requires a two-thirds supermajority (290 of 435 votes) to pass. If it falls short, leaders could retry it later under regular order, needing only 218 votes but allowing debate and changes.

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.

The bill creates "Unified Boxing Organizations" (UBOs) to centralize promotion, rankings, titles, and sanctioning. It mandates $200 minimum pay per round, $50,000 medical coverage per fight, certified ringside physicians, and anti-doping rules for all promoters. Supporters like TKO Group Holdings (UFC/WWE parent), Lonnie Ali, and arena operators back it for safety and structure improvements.

It passed the House Education and Workforce Committee 30-4 in January 2026 with bipartisan support and hit the Union Calendar on February 25. A revised text posted March 17 reflects recent tweaks. The Congressional Budget Office notes it imposes mandates on boxing but expects minimal federal costs.

Critics, including promoter Bob Arum and USA Boxing (which withdrew support), argue it weakens fighter protections like anti-coercive contract rules and financial disclosures. Industry voices decry the rushed process without broader hearings for fighters, commissions, and promoters. If passed, it heads to the Senate needing 60 votes, then President Trump's desk.