HRES 701
112th Congress
House
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Recognizing the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to both baseball and the Nation.
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 25, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 25, 2012
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1