Baseball Legislation - Federal Government

Latest Action: 05/14/2007 - Received in the House.

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A concurrent resolution encouraging the recognition of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their players on May 20th of each year.

5/10/2007--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to both baseball and our nation.

Encourages the observation of Negro Leaguers Recognition Day on May 20 of each year.

Latest Action: 09/30/2008 - Signed by President.

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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 Commerce Street in Commerce, Oklahoma, as the "Mickey Mantle Post Office Building".

9/30/2008--Public Law.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 Commerce Street in Commerce, Oklahoma, as the "Mickey Mantle Post Office Building."

Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Encouraging recognition of February 13th of each year for the founding for the Negro Leagues in Kansas City, Missouri.

4/17/2007--Introduced.

Encourages all Americans to observe Negro Leaguers Recognition Day each year.

Recognizes the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to both baseball and our nation.

Latest Action: 01/22/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Congratulating Tony Gwynn for his election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, for an outstanding career as an athlete, and for his contributions to baseball and to his community.

1/22/2007--Introduced.

Congratulates Tony Gwynn for his election to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4621 text as passed Senate: CR S4621 text of measure as introduced: CR S4618)

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A resolution honoring the lifetime achievements of Jackie Robinson.

4/17/2007--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors the achievements and contributions of Jackie Robinson.

Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Encouraging recognition of February 13th of each year for the founding for the Negro Leagues in Kansas City, Missouri.

3/7/2007--Introduced.

Encourages all Americans to observe Negro Leaguers Recognition Day each year.

Recognizes the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to both baseball and our nation.

Latest Action: 03/06/2007 - Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

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Recognizing the contributions of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their players.

3/6/2007--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary)

Recognizes the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to both baseball and our nation.

Requests that the President issue a proclamation recognizing "Negro Leaguers Recognition Day."

Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Remembering and honoring the life and achievements of Jackie Robinson on the 60th anniversary of integrated Major League Baseball.

4/17/2007--Introduced.

Honors the life and achievements of Jackie Robinson on the 60th anniversary of integrated Major League Baseball.

Latest Action: 09/05/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11125-11126; text as passed Senate: CR S11126; text of measure as introduced: CR S11120)

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A resolution congratulating the Warner Robins American Little League team of Warner Robins, Georgia, for winning the championship game of the Little League World Series.

9/5/2007--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates the Warner Robins American Little League team on winning the 61st annual Little League Baseball World Series.

Commends Little League Baseball for continuing the tradition of encouraging the development of sportsmanship and confidence in youth by sponsoring world-class baseball.

Latest Action: 10/29/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13528-13529; text as passed Senate: CR S13529; text of measure as introduced: CR S13525-13526)

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A resolution congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2007 World Series.

10/29/2007--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates the Boston Red Sox for winning the 2007 Major League Baseball World Series and the Colorado Rockies for winning the National League Championship.

Latest Action: 07/15/2008 - Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

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Congratulating the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Baseball Champions, the Fresno State Bulldogs, on an outstanding and historic season.

7/15/2008--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary)

Congratulates the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Baseball Champions, the Fresno State Bulldogs.

Latest Action: 07/15/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6496-6498)

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Commending the Arizona State University softball team for their victory in the 2008 Women's College World Series.

7/15/2008--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commends the Arizona State University softball team for winning the 2008 Women's College World Series.

Latest Action: 06/26/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6304-6305; text as passed Senate: CR S6304-6305; text of measure as introduced: CR S6297)

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A resolution congratulating the California State University, Fresno Bulldogs baseball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I College World Series.

6/26/2008--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates the California State University Fresno Bulldogs baseball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I College World Series.

Latest Action: 06/05/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5331-5332; text as passed Senate: CR S5332; text of measure as introduced: CR S5217-5218)

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A resolution congratulating the Arizona State University women's softball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Softball Championship.

6/5/2008--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates the Arizona State University women's softball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Softball Championship.

Latest Action: 06/23/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5832-5833)

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Recognizing Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as being home to the earliest known reference to the word "baseball" in the United States as well as being the birthplace of college baseball.

6/23/2008--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary)

Recognizes: (1) the importance of college baseball to the nation; and (2) Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as the birthplace of college baseball.

Latest Action: 12/10/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideraation: CR S15081; text as passed Senate: CR S15081; text of measure as introduced: CR S15077)

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A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of Joe Nuxhall, broadcaster for the Cincinnati Reds.

12/10/2007--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors the life of Joe Nuxhall (baseball legend and Cincinnati Reds broadcaster).

Latest Action: 12/17/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 816.

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Congratulating the Colorado Rockies on winning the National League Championship.

12/17/2007--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary)

Congratulates: (1) the Colorado Rockies on winning the National League Championship; and (2) the Boston Red Sox for winning the 2007 World Series.

Latest Action: 11/06/2007 - Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

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Expressing the sense of the House with respect to the Boston Red Sox victory in the 2007 Major League Baseball World Series.

11/6/2007--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates: (1) the Boston Red Sox for winning the 2007 Major League Baseball World Series; and (2) the teams that played in the postseason. Commends the Colorado Rockies for advancing to the 2007 World Series.

Latest Action: 10/29/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13528-13529; text as passed Senate: CR S13529; text of measure as introduced: CR S13525-13526)

Bill Text
A resolution congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2007 World Series.

10/29/2007--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates the Boston Red Sox for winning the 2007 Major League Baseball World Series and the Colorado Rockies for winning the National League Championship.

Latest Action: 09/05/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11125-11126; text as passed Senate: CR S11126; text of measure as introduced: CR S11120)

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A resolution congratulating the Warner Robins American Little League team of Warner Robins, Georgia, for winning the championship game of the Little League World Series.

9/5/2007--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates the Warner Robins American Little League team on winning the 61st annual Little League Baseball World Series.

Commends Little League Baseball for continuing the tradition of encouraging the development of sportsmanship and confidence in youth by sponsoring world-class baseball.