Home Team Act of 2026
Rep. Casar Introduces Home Team Act to Give Fans and Cities a Chance to Buy Sports Teams Before They Move
The Home Team Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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Personal Impact
The bill explicitly protects collective bargaining rights, ensuring nothing in the law can be used to weaken existing labor agreements. Union workers at stadiums and in related industries could benefit from franchise stability, which preserves jobs tied to game-day operations.
“Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt, diminish, or interfere with the right of employees to collectively bargain over terms and conditions of employment.”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Home Team Act of 2026
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