HRES 701 · 112th Congress · Sports and Recreation

Recognizing the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to both baseball and the Nation.

Introduced 2012-06-25· Sponsored by Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.(2012-06-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Recognizes the contributions of the Negro Baseball Leagues to baseball and the nation. Expresses support for: (1) the designation of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as America's National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum; and (2) the Museum's efforts to recognize and preserve the history of the Negro Leagues and the impact of segregation on the nation. Encourages present and future generations to understand the sensitive issues surrounding the Negro Leagues, how they helped shape the nation and Major League Baseball, and how the sacrifices made by Negro League players helped make baseball America's national pastime.…

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Cosponsors (7)

2 Democrats5 Republicans