H.R. 256 (112th): Baseball Diplomacy Act

Introduced:
Jan 07, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. José Serrano [D-NY16]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 215 on Jan 04, 2013. See H.R. 215 for current action on this subject.

The bill’s title was written by the bill’s sponsor. H.R. stands for House of Representatives bill.

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 7, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 07, 2011
Referred to Committee Jan 07, 2011
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball.

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Text

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Last updated Jan 07, 2011.
3 pages

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1/7/2011--Introduced.
Baseball Diplomacy Act - Waives certain foreign assistance and trade and travel prohibitions against Cuba under specified federal law regarding Cuban nationals who:
(1) enter the United States on a visa to play organized professional baseball; and
(2) return to Cuba with their baseball earnings.
States that such visa shall be valid only for the duration of the season and need not be renewed as long as the player remains with the same team.
Prohibits the President from denying visas to such nationals based upon authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict any entry of aliens or class of aliens that would be detrimental to U.S. interests.
Declares that this Act shall not be affected by the economic embargo requirements against Cuba under the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996.

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