H.Res. 340 · 115th Congress
In support of baseball as the pastime of the United States and condemning racial slurs.
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Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) opposes the use of any derogatory words, racial slurs, or other racially or ethnically insensitive acts at professional baseball games; and (2) condemns the history of racially motivated taunting at Fenway Park and in Major League Baseball.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · May 18, 2017
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) opposes the use of any derogatory words, racial slurs, or other racially or ethnically insensitive acts at professional baseball games; and (2) condemns the history of racially motivated taunting at Fenway Park and in Major League Baseball.
Commends: (1) the Boston Red Sox management for their quick action and denunciation of the incident at Fenway Park on May 1, 2017, involving individuals directing racial slurs and derogatory remarks at other fans and players; and (2) Major League Baseball for its denunciation of racial slurs and hateful acts.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: In support of baseball as the pastime of the United States and condemning racial slurs.
Latest action (May 18, 2017): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy area: Sports and Recreation · Origin: House · Introduced: May 18, 2017
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No recorded floor vote found.