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Competition in Professional Baseball Act

3/12/2024, 5:12 PM

Summary of Bill S 2010

The Competition in Professional Baseball Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2010, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to promote fair competition within the professional baseball industry. The bill seeks to address concerns about monopolistic practices and anti-competitive behavior within Major League Baseball (MLB) by implementing measures to increase transparency and accountability.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a regulatory body, the Professional Baseball Competition Commission, which would be responsible for overseeing and enforcing competition laws within the industry. This commission would have the authority to investigate and address any anti-competitive practices, such as collusion among teams or unfair labor practices.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to promote fair play and equal opportunity within professional baseball. This includes measures to prevent teams from engaging in discriminatory practices, such as excluding players based on race, gender, or other protected characteristics. The bill also aims to ensure that all teams have equal access to resources and opportunities, in order to level the playing field and promote healthy competition. Overall, the Competition in Professional Baseball Act seeks to uphold the principles of fair competition and equal opportunity within the professional baseball industry. By addressing concerns about monopolistic practices and promoting transparency and accountability, the bill aims to create a more competitive and equitable environment for all teams and players involved in the sport.

Congressional Summary of S 2010

Competition in Professional Baseball Act

This bill removes the limited exemption from the antitrust laws for professional baseball clubs. For purposes of this bill, the term antitrust laws means laws to protect against unlawful restraints and monopolies (Clayton Act) and to protect against unfair methods of competition (Federal Trade Commission Act).

Current Status of Bill S 2010

Bill S 2010 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2023. Bill S 2010 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 15, 2023.  Bill S 2010's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2010

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2010

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2010

Competition in Professional Baseball Act
Competition in Professional Baseball Act
A bill to subject professional baseball clubs to the antitrust laws.

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