HR 2022 104th Congress House

Giles Act

Official title: To require the partial application of the antitrust laws to major and minor league baseball.

Introduced: July 12, 1995 See on congress.gov

Commerce Antitrust lawBaseballCollective bargaining agreementsLabor and Employment

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Professional sportsSports and Recreation

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Jul 12, 1995

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jul 12, 1995

Introduced in House

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Latest action July 12, 1995

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Professional Baseball Antitrust Reform Act of 1995 or the "Giles Act"- Amends the Clayton Act to apply the antitrust laws to any agreement or restraint imposed by professional baseball, major or minor league owners, or their agents or employees on the location of any minor league team or franchise.

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