H.RES.162: Recognizing the contributions of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their players.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about sports and recreation
  • Introduced Feb. 14, 2007
  • Latest Major Action March 6, 2007

Bill Cosponsors

66 (63 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Bill 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."

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 162.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb. 14, 2007

Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.)

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