Bill · H.R. 2415· House(119-HR-2415)
Baseball Diplomacy Act
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Steve Cohen
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Baseball Diplomacy Act," seeks to waive specific restrictions regarding Cuban nationals. It focuses on allowing these individuals to come to the United States to play organized professional baseball. The legislation limits the use of certain embargo and immigration authorities to ensure these players can enter and work. It also addresses how players can return to Cuba with their earnings. Finally, it establishes specific rules for the duration and renewal of these visas.
Yes
Would immigrants be better off under this?+6
The bill eases the process for Cuban nationals to enter the U.S. specifically for baseball purposes.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+4
The bill uses baseball as a tool for cultural and diplomatic exchange with Cuba.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill facilitates employment opportunities for Cuban professional baseball players in the United States.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Ease of Entry for Athletes: The bill prevents the use of immigration authority to deny visas to Cuban nationals coming to play organized professional baseball, as seen in Section 2(b).
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Financial Freedom for Players: The bill prohibits regulating or prohibiting a Cuban national from returning to Cuba with the money they earned while playing organized professional baseball, per Section 2(a)(2).
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Simplified Visa Processes: For those with a valid contract from the previous season, the visa does not need to be renewed for subsequent entries, as stated in Section 3(a)(2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Stay in the United States: Under this bill, a visa only allows the individual to remain in the United States for the duration of the baseball season, according to Section 3(a)(1).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- 3/27/2025
- 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.
- Introduced in House