To require the general application of the antitrust laws to major league baseball, and for other purposes.
Baseball Fans and Communities Protection Act of 1997 - Amends the Clayton Act to make the antitrust laws applicable to the business of professional major league baseball. Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect: (1) the applicability of the antitrust laws to professional baseball's amateur draft, the minor league reserve clause, the Professional Baseball Agreement, or any other matter relating to the minor leagues or to any restraint by professional baseball on franchise relocation; or (2) application of the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E8)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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