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House Urges MLB: Keep Jobs in America, Buy American

This resolution from the House of Representatives expresses strong disapproval of Major League Baseball's decision to move a production facility from Minnesota to China. It highlights the loss of jobs and economic impact on a small town and calls on MLB to support American workers and businesses instead.
Key points
Lawmakers disapprove of MLB moving jobs from Minnesota to China.
The resolution urges MLB to keep the facility open and buy products made in the USA.
It notes the negative impact on a small town losing a major employer.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_690
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Process start date: 2021-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_690.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Lawmakers disapprove of MLB moving jobs from Minnesota to China.
  • The resolution urges MLB to keep the facility open and buy products made in the USA.
  • It notes the negative impact on a small town losing a major employer.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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