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H.R. 187 (111th)

Baseball Diplomacy Act

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Introduced

6 January 2009

Last action

9 February 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

Sponsors

Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

14 August 2025

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to House Foreign Affairs

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 2009

    Introduced

    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: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 9 February 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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