Bill113th Congress

H.R. 215

Baseball Diplomacy Act

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Introduced
Jan 4, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
International Affairs
Latest Action
Jan 25, 2013

Sponsor

Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15]

Democrat·NY-15
Bioguide ID: S000248
First Name: JOSE
Middle Name: E.
Last Name: SERRANO
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Cosponsors
2
Committees
5
Actions
0
Amendments
0
Related Bills
13
Subjects
1
Summaries
3
Titles
1
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
215
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Jan 4, 2013
Policy Area
International Affairs
Is Law
No
Jan 25, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.

Source: House committee actions

Jan 4, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

Jan 4, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

Jan 4, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Jan 4, 2013IntroReferral1000

Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Jan 4, 20130

Baseball Diplomacy Act - Waives certain foreign assistance and trade and travel prohibitions against Cuba under specified federal law regarding Cuban nationals who: (1) enter the United States on a visa to play organized professional baseball, and (2) return to Cuba with their baseball earnings. States that such visa shall be valid only for the duration of the season and need not be renewed as long as the player remains with the same team.

Prohibits the President from denying visas to such nationals based upon authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict any entry of aliens or class of aliens that would be detrimental to U.S. interests.

Declares that this Act shall not be affected by the economic embargo requirements against Cuba under the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996.

Judiciary Committee

House· Standing

Foreign Affairs Committee

House· Standing
AthletesCaribbean areaCubaForeign aid and international reliefForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresLatin AmericaProfessional sportsSanctionsTrade restrictionsTravel and tourismVisas and passportsWages and earnings

Introduced in House

Jan 4, 2013

Baseball Diplomacy Act — Informed