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To provide protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State. [HB-3722]
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Provides that for purposes of medical professional liability insurance or civil and criminal malpractice liability determinations, a physician or athletic trainer (covered sports medicine professional) who is authorized to practice medicine in a state (primary state) and who provides medical services to an athlete or athletic team in a state where such professional is not authorized to practice (secondary state) shall be deemed to have provided such medical services in the primary state, provided that prior to providing the covered medical services
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FANS Act [HB-3452]
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Furthering Access and Networks for Sports Act or the FANS Act - Amends the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 to deny the antitrust exemption for joint agreements covering the telecasting of sports contests to any league of clubs participating in professional football, baseball, basketball, or hockey contests that does not: (1) expressly prohibit sponsored telecast licensees of such league, and any agreement with any video licensee, from intentionally removing the live content of such league from a multichannel video programming distributor when such
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Hank Aaron Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-3186]
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Hank Aaron Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Hank Aaron in recognition of his contributions to baseball and his perseverance in overcoming discrimination and adversity to become a role model for all Americans. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates at a price sufficient to cover the cost of the gold medal and such bronze duplicates.
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Hank Aaron Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-2635]
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Hank Aaron Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Hank Aaron in recognition of his contributions to baseball and his perseverance in overcoming discrimination and adversity to become a role model for all Americans. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates at a price sufficient to cover the cost of the gold medal and such bronze duplicates.
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To designate the new Interstate Route 70 bridge over the Mississippi River connecting St. Louis, Missouri, and southwestern Illinois as the "Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge". [HB-2383]
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Designates the new Interstate Route 70 bridge over the Mississippi River that connects St. Louis, Missouri, to southwestern Illinois as the "Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge."
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Race Horse Cost Recovery Act of 2013 [HB-2212]
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Race Horse Cost Recovery Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the accelerated depreciation allowance for race horses to allow a 3-year recovery period for any race horse (currently, a race horse must be placed in service before January 1, 2014, and be more than 2 years old if placed in service after December 31, 2013).
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To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence, good sportsmanship, and philanthropy. [HB-2203]
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Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of his service to the nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike such gold medal and to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the gold and bronze medals.
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Baseball Diplomacy Act [HB-215]
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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
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act [HB-1653]
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 50,000 $5-gold coins, 400,000 $1-silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins emblematic of the game of professional football. Requires all sales of such coins to include specified surcharges, which shall be paid by the Secretary to the Pro Football Hall of Fame to help finance the construction of a new building and the renovation of existing Pro Football Hall of Fame facilities. Directs the Secretary to ensure that: (1) minting
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Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2013 [HB-1278]
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Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2013 - Amends the Trademark Act of 1946 to conclusively presume that a mark that uses the term "redskin" or any derivation of that term consists of matter which may disparage persons if: (1) it has been, is, or is intended to be used in commerce in connection with references to or images of Native Americans; or (2) the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Director) determines that the term as included in the mark is commonly understood
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To specify the size of the precious-metal blanks that will be used in the production of the National Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coins. [HB-1071]
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Amends the National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act to modify the requirements for the production of gold and silver coins commemorating the National Baseball Hall of Fame to require such coins to be struck on planchets of specified diameters.
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Tax Reform Act of 2014 [HB-1]
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Tax Reform Act of 2014
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A resolution congratulating the Seattle Storm women's basketball team on winning the 2020 Women's National Basketball Association Championship. [SR-748]
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This resolution recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, fans, and staff whose dedication helped the Seattle Storm women's basketball team win the 2020 Women's National Basketball Association Championship.
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A resolution congratulating the Tampa Bay Lightning for winning the 2020 Stanley Cup Final. [SR-767]
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This resolution congratulates the Tampa Bay Lightning for becoming the 2020 National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions.
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Congratulating the Tampa Bay Lightning for winning the 2020 Stanley Cup Final. [HR-1199]
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This resolution congratulates the Tampa Bay Lightning for becoming the 2020 National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions.
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Heroes Small Business Lifeline Act [S.4818]
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Provides economic support to small business affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) by extending and expanding existing initiatives such as the Paycheck Protection Program, establishing a new lifeline grant program, and providing dedicated assistance for industries such as restaurants and live entertainment.
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A resolution commending and congratulating the San Francisco Giants for winning the 2012 World Series. [SR-598]
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Congratulates the San Francisco Giants for winning the 2012 World Series.
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A resolution recognizing Major League Baseball as an important part of the cultural history of American society, celebrating the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and honoring Kansas City, Missouri, as the host city of the 83rd All-Star Game. [SR-509]
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Recognizes: (1) Kansas City, Missouri, as the host city of the 83rd Major League Baseball All-Star Game; and (2) Major League Baseball for sponsoring that Game and for hosting baseball related events that benefit numerous charities, focusing on fan appreciation and youth involvement, and emphasizing the continued appreciation of baseball as America's favorite pastime.
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A resolution recognizing the teams and players of Negro League Baseball for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to baseball and the Nation. [SR-508]
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Honors the teams and players of Negro League Baseball for their contributions to baseball and the nation. Expresses support for the designation of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as America's National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Commends the Museum's efforts to recognize and preserve the history of the Negro Leagues and the impact of segregation on the nation. Encourages present and future generations to understand the important issues surrounding the Negro Leagues, the role of the Negro Leagues in shaping Major League
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A resolution congratulating the Miami Heat for winning the National Basketball Association Championship. [SR-507]
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Congratulates the Miami Heat for winning the 2012 National Basketball Association Championship.