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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after H.R. 6020, which requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate the social, economic, and historic contributions of Minor League Baseball to American life, passed the U.S. House of Representatives with his support:

“Minor League Baseball brings America’s pastime out of big cities to the country’s smaller towns and rural areas. It is an entertaining, family-friendly, and affordable activity that encourages a sense of community and supports local economies. I supported H.R. 6020 so Major League Baseball would have further evidence that supporting Minor League Baseball is a matter of great importance to Americans across the country.”

Background

Griffith is a member of the Congressional Save Minor League Baseball Task Force and signed a letter to Major League Baseball opposing its planned cuts of 42 Minor League teams, including the Bristol Pirates, Bluefield Blue Jays, and Danville Braves. He has also met with representatives of local clubs, spoken with the president of Minor League Baseball, and called for oversight hearings in support of preserving Minor League teams.

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