United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 704 (105th)
Major League Baseball Antitrust Reform Act of 1997
Introduced
12 February 1997
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Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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21 August 2025
Summary
Major League Baseball Antitrust Reform Act of 1997 - Amends the Clayton Act to make the antitrust laws applicable to the business of professional major league baseball. Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect: (1) the applicability of the antitrust laws to professional baseball's amateur draft, the minor league reserve clause, the Professional Baseball Agreement, or any other matter relating to the minor leagues or to any restraint by professional baseball on franchise relocation; or (2) the application of the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 12 February 1997
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 12 February 1997
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 12 February 1997
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/704
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/hr/704