Sponsor
Tim Moore
Representative · R-NC
Representative · R-NC
The resolution highlights youth-sports benefits and can increase local visibility and economic activity, but it offers no federal funding and may shift facility and hosting costs onto local taxpayers.
Local governments and rural communities see improved stadium infrastructure and increased visitor activity from the tournament and national broadcasts, which can boost local businesses and tourism.
Children and teens (ages 13–19) are publicly recognized for development in teamwork, sportsmanship, and other youth-skill-building benefits tied to participation in the event.
Local governments, rural communities, and taxpayers may face ongoing costs for hosting and maintaining upgraded facilities and related event expenses.
Residents and event participants receive only ceremonial recognition from the preamble; the resolution provides no direct federal funding or material benefits.
Based on analysis of 1 section of legislative text.
Expresses congressional recognition of American Legion Baseball, commends Shelby, NC as World Series host, and notes the 2026 centennial World Series.
Official title: Recognizing 100 years of American Legion Baseball and the American Legion World Series, and honoring the city of Shelby, North Carolina, for serving as the permanent home of the American Legion World Series.
Introduced August 13, 2026 by Tim Moore · Last progress August 13, 2026
Recognizes the history and accomplishments of American Legion Baseball since 1925, highlights its role developing athletes ages 13–19 and producing Hall of Famers, and notes the longstanding national visibility of the World Series. Commends Shelby, North Carolina and Cleveland County for investments in Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium, recalls Shelby Post 82’s 1945 championship, and observes that the 2026 American Legion World Series (Aug. 13–18, 2026) will mark the 100th anniversary of the first World Series.