Search Results: keywords:"sports diplomacy"

  • H. R. 2415 — To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:524

    H. R. 2415 aims to ease restrictions on Cuban nationals who come to the United States to play professional baseball. It proposes that certain embargo and immigration regulations should not prevent these athletes from obtaining visas or bringing their earnings back to Cuba....

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to make it easier for Cuban baseball players to come to the United States and play on professional teams by relaxing some rules. It means these players can get special permission to work and earn money here without facing typical barriers, but only for the baseball season.

  • H. RES. 1610 — Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the LA84 Foundation and of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:344

    H. RES. 1610 marks the 40th anniversary of the LA84 Foundation and the 1984 Summer Olympic Games held in Los Angeles. The resolution highlights the significance of these Games as the first privately financed Olympics, which led to a financial surplus and the founding of the LA84 Foundation....

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, Congress is saying "happy 40th birthday" to the LA84 Foundation and remembering the 1984 Olympic Games that happened in Los Angeles, which helped a lot of kids play sports in Southern California. It’s like giving a big thumbs up for being awesome and helping the community with sports.