US Congress Senate Resolution 508 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on June 26 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-06-26 - 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)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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.

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

Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO]

Sen. Claire McCaskill [D-MO]

Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2012-06-26	Senate	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)

HR701 (Related) 2012-06-25 - Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/508/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres508/BILLS-112sres508ats.pdf