S. 2380 (103rd): Baseball Fans Protection Act of 1994

Introduced:
Aug 11, 1994 (103rd Congress, 1993–1994)
Sponsor:
Sen. Howard Metzenbaum [D-OH]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on August 18, 1994, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 11, 1994
Reported by Committee Aug 18, 1994
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (2D, 1R) (show)
Full Title

A bill to encourage serious negotiations between the major league baseball players and the owners of major league baseball in order to prevent a strike by the players or a lockout by the owners so that the fans will be able to enjoy the remainder of the baseball season, the playoffs, and the World Series.

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Last updated Aug 18, 1994.
3 pages

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8/11/1994--Introduced.
Baseball Fans Protection Act of 1994 - Amends the Clayton Act to apply the antitrust laws of the United States to any unilateral term or condition (excluding a strike or a lockout) that is imposed by a party that is subject to the agreement between the major league baseball owners and the players' union.

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