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Disapproving the action of Major League Baseball to move one of their equipment production facilities to China and encouraging Major League Baseball to buy American-made products.

12/31/2022, 5:35 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 690

Bill 117 H.Res. 690, also known as the "Disapproving the action of Major League Baseball to move one of their equipment production facilities to China and encouraging Major League Baseball to buy American-made products," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to express disapproval of Major League Baseball's decision to relocate one of their equipment production facilities to China and urges the organization to prioritize purchasing American-made products.

The resolution highlights the importance of supporting American manufacturing and jobs, particularly in the sports equipment industry. It emphasizes the negative impact that outsourcing production to foreign countries can have on the US economy and workforce. By moving production to China, Major League Baseball may be contributing to the loss of American jobs and the decline of domestic manufacturing.

The resolution encourages Major League Baseball to reconsider their decision and instead invest in American-made products. By supporting domestic manufacturing, the organization can help create and sustain jobs in the United States, boost the economy, and promote the production of high-quality, American-made goods. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 690 seeks to hold Major League Baseball accountable for their decision to move production to China and urges them to prioritize American-made products in order to support the US economy and workforce.

Congressional Summary of HRES 690

This resolution urges Major League Baseball to reverse the planned closure of the Miken Sports production facility in Caledonia, Minnesota, and to buy products that are made in America.

Current Status of Bill HRES 690

Bill HRES 690 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2021. Bill HRES 690 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 29, 2021.  Bill HRES 690's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. as of September 30, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 690

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 690

Primary Policy Focus

Sports and Recreation

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia
- Buy American requirements
- China
- Industrial facilities
- Minnesota
- Professional sports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 690

Disapproving the action of Major League Baseball to move one of their equipment production facilities to China and encouraging Major League Baseball to buy American-made products.
Disapproving the action of Major League Baseball to move one of their equipment production facilities to China and encouraging Major League Baseball to buy American-made products.

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