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S.Res. 509 · 112th Congress

A resolution recognizing Major League Baseball as an important part of the cultural history of American…

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A resolution recognizing Major League Baseball as an important part of the cultural history of American society, celebrating the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and honoring Kansas City, Missouri, as the host city of the 83rd All-Star Game.

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  1. Senate Introduced Jun 26, 2012
  2. Senate Passed Jun 26, 2012

Recognizes: (1) Kansas City, Missouri, as the host city of the 83rd Major League Baseball All-Star Game; and (2) Major League Baseball for sponsoring that Game and for hosting baseball related events that benefit numerous charities, focusing on fan appreciation and youth involvement, and emphasizing the continued appreciation of baseball as America's…

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jun 26, 2012

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

Recognizes: (1) Kansas City, Missouri, as the host city of the 83rd Major League Baseball All-Star Game; and (2) Major League Baseball for sponsoring that Game and for hosting baseball related events that benefit numerous charities, focusing on fan appreciation and youth involvement, and emphasizing the continued appreciation of baseball as America's favorite pastime.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution recognizing Major League Baseball as an important part of the cultural history of American society, celebrating the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and honoring Kansas City, Missouri, as the host city of the 83rd All-Star Game.

Latest action (Jun 26, 2012): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4642-4644; text as passed Senate: CR S4643; text of measure as introduced: CR S4640)

Policy area: Sports and Recreation · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jun 26, 2012

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  1. Senate Introduced Jun 26, 2012
  2. Senate Passed Jun 26, 2012

No recorded floor vote found.