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Senators Propose Bill to Halt Sports Team Relocations

3/26/2026

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U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and U.S. Representative Greg Casar introduced the Home Team Act to prevent professional sports team relocations without local government or investor purchase opportunities.
The bill requires a one-year notice before relocation and allows communities to buy teams at fair market prices.
It imposes penalties for non-compliance.
The measure has bipartisan support from several House representatives, with the Raiders' move to Las Vegas cited as context.

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U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and U.S. Representative Greg Casar introduced the Home Team Act to prevent professional sports team relocations without local government or investor purchase opportunities.
The bill requires a one-year notice before relocation and allows communities to buy teams at fair market prices.
It imposes penalties for non-compliance.
The measure has bipartisan support from several House representatives, with the Raiders' move to Las Vegas cited as context.