United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

SRES 508 — A resolution recognizing the teams and players of Negro League Baseball for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to baseball and the Nation.

Last action — 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 S4639-4640)

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Honors the teams and players of Negro League Baseball for their contributions to baseball and the nation. Expresses support for the designation of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as America's National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Commends the Museum's efforts to recognize and preserve the history of the Negro Leagues and the impact of segregation on the nation. Encourages present and future generations to understand the important issues surrounding the Negro Leagues, the role of the Negro Leagues in shaping Major League Baseball and the nation, and how the sacrifices of Negro League players helped establish baseball as a national pastime.

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Action History

  1. 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 S4639-4640)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 508 do?
Honors the teams and players of Negro League Baseball for their contributions to baseball and the nation. Expresses support for the designation of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as America's National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Commends the Museum's efforts to recognize and preserve the history of the Negro Leagues and the impact of segregation on the nation. Encourages present and future generations to understand the important issues surrounding the Negro Leagues, the role of the Negro Leagues in shaping Major League Baseball and the nation, and how the sacrifices of Negro League players helped establish baseball as a national pastime.
Who sponsors SRES 508?
SRES 508 is sponsored by Roy Blunt (R).
What is the current status of SRES 508?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SRES 508?
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