Congress Aims to Block Team Relocations

More than 40 years after the Colts' controversial move from Baltimore to Indianapolis, lawmakers are taking action to prevent similar situations. The bipartisan legislation would mandate that team owners offer local communities the opportunity to buy the franchise before relocating it to another state.

Sanders emphasized that fans should not have to worry about billionaire owners moving their favorite teams when taxpayers refuse to subsidize new stadiums. The bill has gained support from several other congressional members who share concerns about corporate welfare in professional sports.