A concurrent resolution to establish a congressional commission to examine the extent to which existing Federal laws protect the interests of fans of professional football and to recommend legislation to provide additional protections, and to express the sense of the Congress that no professional football franchise should relocate during the existence of the commission.
Professional Football Fan Protection Commission Resolution - Establishes in the Congress the Professional Football Fan Protection Commission to: (1) evaluate the extent to which existing Federal law protects the interests of fans of professional football; and (2) recommend legislation to further protect such interests.
Requires the Commission to transmit a report to the Congress within six months of its first meeting. Describes the information to be contained in such report, including: (1) an evaluation of protections for fans, States, and cities from the effects of franchise relocation; (2) the effect of existing antitrust exemptions; (3) the need for additional antitrust exemptions; (4) factors which may require the expansion of professional football; and (5) the need for Federal legislation regarding the broadcasting of games.
Provides for the Commission's termination 30 days after the submission of such report.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that no professional football franchise should relocate during the existence of the Commission.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.
Referred to Subcommittee on Accounts.
Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.
Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.
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