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Chicago Bears news: Senator Bernie Sanders, others introduce Home Team Act, could give fans chance to prevent teams from moving

Sanders introduced the Home Team Act, which would give local communities a chance to buy teams before owners relocate them.

Chicago Bears news: Senator Bernie Sanders, others introduce Home Team Act, could give fans chance to prevent teams from moving
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
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Sen. Bernie Sanders and other lawmakers introduced the Home Team Act, which would require team owners to give local communities a chance to buy a team before relocating. Sanders pointed to the Chicago Bears’ potential departure from Chicago.

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Bernie Sanders and Lawmakers Introduce Home Team Act

Sanders and other lawmakers backed the Home Team Act, a proposal that would give local communities a chance to buy teams before owners relocate them. Center outlets emphasize that community purchase opportunity and connect the proposal to the Bears’ possible move, while noting questions about whether it would prevent teams from relocating.

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