Topic

Professional sports

Bills 567 First seen 107th Most recent 119th

567 bills on this subject

Filed across 11 Congresses, from the 107th to the 119th, and most in the 116th at 78. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 119th
53 bills in the 107th Congress. Showing 1–30, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 444 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service should exert its best efforts to cause the Major League Baseball Players Association and the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues to enter into a contract to continue to play professional baseball games without engaging in a strike, a lockout, or any coercive conduct that interferes with the playing of scheduled professional baseball games. Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. October 3, 2002
HCONRES 337 Recognizing the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to baseball and the Nation. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. September 20, 2002
HCONRES 207 Recognizing the important contributions of the Youth For Life: Remembering Walter Payton initiative and encouraging participation in this nationwide effort to educate young people about organ and tissue donation. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. August 10, 2001
HCONRES 127 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Roy Campanella, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. May 3, 2001
HR 5340 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5805 White Oak Avenue in Encino, California, as the "Francis Dayle 'Chick' Hearn Post Office". Became Public Law No: 107-286. November 6, 2002
HR 5122 To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Arnold Palmer in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf. Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy, Technology and Economic Growth. July 29, 2002
HR 5062 Baseball Fan Protection Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. July 8, 2002
HR 4701 Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 453. October 7, 2002
HR 3288 Fairness in Antitrust in National Sports (FANS) Act of 2001 Committee Hearings Held. December 6, 2001
HR 3257 Give Fans a Chance Act of 2001 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. November 8, 2001
HR 1425 To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Tiger Woods, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship, and in breaking barriers with grace and dignity by showing that golf is a sport for all people. Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy, Technology and Economic Growth. April 24, 2001
HR 916 Stop Tax-Exempt Arena Debt Issuance Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. March 7, 2001
HR 382 To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry certain concealed firearms in the State, and to exempt qualified current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. February 12, 2001
HR 26 Baseball Diplomacy Act Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. March 13, 2001
HRES 599 Congratulating the Anaheim Angels for winning the 2002 World Series. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. November 15, 2002
HRES 597 Congratulating the Anaheim Angels for winning the 2002 World Series championship. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. November 12, 2002
HRES 565 Honoring Ernie Harwell. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1724) October 2, 2002
HRES 538 Honoring Johnny Unitas and extending condolences to his family on his passing. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 426). (text: CR H6859-6860) October 1, 2002
HRES 535 Recognizing Tiger Woods for his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship, and in breaking barriers with grace and dignity by showing that golf is a sport for all people. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 18, 2002
HRES 534 Congratulating Arnold Palmer for his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 18, 2002
HRES 532 Commending the Los Angeles Sparks basketball team for winning the 2002 Women's National Basketball Association championship. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 10, 2002
HRES 530 Congratulating the players, management, staff, and fans of the Oakland Athletics organization for setting the Major League Baseball record for the longest winning streak by an American League baseball team. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 1, 2002
HRES 496 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association should implement a mandatory steroid testing program. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 22, 2002
HRES 482 Honoring Ted Williams and extending the condolences of the House of Representatives on his death. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 16, 2002
HRES 452 Congratulating the Detroit Red Wings for winning the 2002 Stanley Cup Championship. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 16, 2002
HRES 326 Encouraging more revenue sharing among major league baseball teams as an alternative to team eliminations. Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. December 28, 2001
HRES 266 Congratulating Barry Bonds on his spectacular, record-breaking season for the San Francisco Giants and Major League Baseball. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. October 31, 2001
HRES 262 Congratulating Barry Bonds for setting the record of 73 home runs in a single season. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. October 31, 2001
HRES 247 Honoring Cal Ripken, Jr., for an outstanding career, congratulating him on his retirement, and thanking him for his contributions to baseball, to the State of Maryland, and to the Nation. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. November 28, 2001
HRES 198 Congratulating Tony Gwynn on the announcement of his retirement from the San Diego Padres and from Major League Baseball. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 2, 2001

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