HR 8097
Home Team Act of 2026
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:00 AM
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Bill overview
The Home Team Act of 2026 aims to prevent professional sports teams from relocating and protects local communities. It prohibits leagues from preventing ownership by government entities or the public and requires teams to offer a fair opportunity for local communities or public-private partnerships to purchase a franchise if a team wants to move. The bill establishes a process for determining a fair price for a franchise, considering any government subsidies received for stadium construction, and includes penalties for non-compliance.
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