In support of baseball as the pastime of the United States and condemning racial slurs.

USA115^th CongressHRES-340| House

| Updated: 5/18/2017

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) opposes the use of any derogatory words, racial slurs, or other racially or ethnically insensitive acts at professional baseball games; and (2) condemns the history of racially motivated taunting at Fenway Park and in Major League Baseball. Commends: (1) the Boston Red Sox management for their quick action and denunciation of the incident at Fenway Park on May 1, 2017, involving individuals directing racial slurs and derogatory remarks at other fans and players; and (2) Major League Baseball for its denunciation of racial slurs and hateful acts.

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In support of baseball as the pastime of the United States and condemning racial slurs.

USA115^th CongressHRES-340| House

| Updated: 5/18/2017

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Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Sports and Recreation

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AthletesCongressional tributesMassachusettsProfessional sportsRacial and ethnic relations

In support of baseball as the pastime of the United States and condemning racial slurs.

Suggested Questions

Sports and Recreation

In support of baseball as the pastime of the United States and condemning racial slurs.

Suggested Questions

Adriano Espaillat

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Sports and Recreation

In support of baseball as the pastime of the United States and condemning racial slurs.

Suggested Questions

Sports and Recreation

In support of baseball as the pastime of the United States and condemning racial slurs.

Suggested Questions

Adriano Espaillat

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Sports and Recreation