Lee dubbed her bill the "Moneyball Act" in a knowing nod to A's history, seeking to impose an exit fee for the team's move, but it went nowhere.
Rep. Barbara Lee introduced a bill to halt the A's move to Las Vegas, yet the predictable response from Congress led to inaction, as has been the case for decades.
Despite attempts by legislators to challenge MLB's cherished antitrust exemption, such efforts rarely result in significant change, often met with strong lobbying from the league.
The A's departure from Oakland highlights a long-standing struggle for cities to retain sports teams, as lobbying and antitrust issues often impede genuine legislative action.
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