A resolution recognizing the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to baseball and the Nation.

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Bill Number

SRES 228

Introduced

Sep 23, 2003

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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11859)

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Athletes Baseball Blacks Commemorations Compensation (Law) Congress Congressional tributes Labor and Employment Law Minorities Pension funds Sports and Recreation

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Summary

Recognizes the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to baseball and the Nation. Encourages Major League Baseball to reach a fair compensation agreement with former players of the Negro Baseball Leagues who were excluded under Major League Baseball's 1997 pension plan.

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Sep 23, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11859)
Sep 23, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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