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- H.R.2699
H.R.2699: Fans Rights Act of 1995
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Nov. 30, 1995
- Latest Major Action April 23, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (21 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Fans Rights Act of 1995 - Declares that it shall not be unlawful by reason of any provision of the antitrust laws for a professional sports league to enforce rules authorizing the membership of the league to decide that a member club of such league shall not be relocated. Sets forth criteria for relocation decisions by leagues, including: (1) fan loyalty; (2) the extent to which the team received public financial support by means of any...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Committee Hearings Held.
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For Further Action See H.R.2740.
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| Nov. 30, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Louis Stokes (D-Ohio) |