Fairness in Antitrust in National Sports (FANS) Act of 2001
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 14, 2001)
Declares that: (1) no court shall rely on the enactment of this Act as a basis for changing the application of the antitrust laws to any other conduct; and (2) this Act does not create, permit, or imply a cause of action by which to challenge under the antitrust laws, or otherwise apply the antitrust laws to, any conduct that does not directly relate to or affect the elimination or relocation of a major league baseball franchise.
Grants standing to bring action under this Act based on such violation to any person (including any major league or minor league baseball player; any Federal, State, or local government, and any stadium authority) injured by a violation of this Act.
What just happenedNov 14, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Nov 14, 2001IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Nov 14, 2001IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11794-11795)
- Nov 14, 2001IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate